Zambia is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 21.9 million people (UN estimate), the 62nd most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1964Population: 62nd
Zambiaザンビア
Region
Eastern Africa, Africa
Population
about 21.9 million (62nd)
Area
752,612 km² (37th)
UN member since
December 1, 1964
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Zambia in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 21.9 million, the 62nd most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/5 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 752,612 km², the 37th largest of the 193. That is about 2 times Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 29.
Joining the United Nations
Zambia joined the United Nations on December 1, 1964.
That was 8 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Countries that joined on the same day: Malawi, Malta.
Think about it
Q1Compare Zambia’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Zambia on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Zambia, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 18 UN member states in Eastern Africa. The one with the most people is Ethiopia.