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Zambia
21,247,247
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Mozambique
36,464,755
Population nowAs of 2026, Zambia has a population of about 21,247,247 while Mozambique has about 36,464,755 — a difference of 15,217,508 people. Mozambique is growing faster (2.5% per year).
| Zambia | Metric | Mozambique |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5% | Growth rate / yr | 2.5% |
| 32.5 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 32.5 |
| 7.5 | Death rate / 1,000 | 7.5 |
| 28.2 | Density / km² | 45.5 |
| 49.8% | Male % | 49.8% |
| 70.0% | Literacy % | 70.0% |
| 9.0% | Smoking % | 9.0% |
| 37.2 | Life expectancy | 37.5 |