Zambia Total deaths 2026: 103,544

Zambia's total deaths in 2026 is 103,544 (estimate), down 7.9% from 2025. It ranks #79 of 236 countries.

Total deaths in countries measure the number of individuals who have passed away within a specific timeframe. This statistic is crucial for understanding health trends, mortality rates, and the impact of various factors on population dynamics.

Zambia•12 years of data (2015–2026)••United Nations Population Division•

Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).

Historical Trend

Total deaths over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
2026103.54K persons8.93K persons-7.94%
2025112.47K persons+2.39K persons+2.17%
2024110.08K persons+2.17K persons+2.01%
2023107.92K persons4.60K persons-4.09%
2022112.52K persons17.00K persons-13.13%
2021129.52K persons+10.21K persons+8.56%
2020119.31K persons702 persons-0.58%
2019120.01K persons1.75K persons-1.44%
2018121.77K persons408 persons-0.33%
2017122.17K persons+344 persons+0.28%
2016121.83K persons+450 persons+0.37%
2015121.38K persons——

Cite this page

Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Zambia: Total deaths. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/zambia/total-deaths

The figures on this page come from United Nations Population Division. For academic work, cite the original source as well.

Frequently Asked Questions About Zambia Total deaths

What is Zambia's total deaths in 2026?▾

Zambia's total deaths is 103,544 in 2026 (estimate), according to United Nations Population Division.

Is Zambia's total deaths increasing or decreasing?▾

Zambia's total deaths fell by 7.9% from 2025 (112,472) to 2026 (103,544). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it fell by 15.0%.

How does Zambia rank for total deaths?▾

In 2026, Zambia has the 79th highest total deaths out of 236 countries with data.

What was Zambia's total deaths in 2015?▾

In 2015, Zambia's total deaths was 121,381. By 2026 it fell by 14.7%.

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