Zambia
Southern Africa · Africa
Population
21.3M
GDP (Nominal)
$26.33B
Capital City
Lusaka
Currency
ZMW (Zambian Kwacha)
Avg Salary
$225/mo
Region
Southern Africa
Livability Index 2026
32/100
Cost of Living
3/100
Avg Salary
52.9/100
Safety
38/100
Healthcare
42/100
Education
42/100
Overall Livability
Institutional Summary
Zambia is a landlocked Southern African nation of extraordinary natural wealth — home to the thundering Victoria Falls, world-class wildlife, and the world's second-largest copper reserves — navigating a path toward sustained development after completing a landmark debt restructuring.
Cost of Living
Monthly Rent (1BR)$350
Monthly Groceries$180
Monthly Transport$30
Utilities & Internet$110
Estimated Total Monthly
$570 /person
AI Algorithm Summary
Major Strengths
- • Extremely affordable cost of living
- • Accessible immigration and visa pathways
Algorithmic Red Flags
- • High income tax burden (37%)
- • High unemployment rate (12.9%)
Economic Performance
📊 GrowingGDP Per Capita
$1,236
Inflation Rate
16.7%
Unemployment
12.9%
5-Year GDP Trend
Migration & Visa
e-Visa (Single/Multiple Entry, tourism/business)
KAZA UNIVISA ($50, covers Zambia & Zimbabwe)
Employment Permit
Investor Permit
Temporary Employment Permit
Study/Spouse Permit
Visa Difficulty
2/10
PR Eligibility
Permanent residency is available after several years of legal residence through employment or investment. Naturalisation is possible after 10 years of continuous legal residence.
Employment Landscape
Avg Monthly Salary
$225
Trending
Top Performing Industries
Copper Mining (World's 2nd Largest Producer)
Agriculture (Maize, Tobacco, Cotton)
Tourism (Victoria Falls, Wildlife Safaris)
Cobalt & Emerald Mining
Social Indicators
Life Expectancy
64.4 Yrs
Literacy Rate
86.8%
Top Universities (QS Rank)
University of Zambia (UNZA)#
Copperbelt University (CBU)#
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