Zambia in the ECSA Health Community
The Republic of Zambia is part of the ECSA Health Community member-state family. Zambia contributes to regional cooperation in public health, health systems strengthening, disease surveillance, emergency preparedness, maternal and child health, nutrition, and health workforce development.
Through ECSA-HC platforms, Zambia participates in regional policy dialogue, technical cooperation, programme implementation, and the sharing of lessons and good practices among member states.
Zambia’s participation supports ECSA-HC’s mandate of promoting cooperation and strengthening the capacity of health systems to respond to national and regional health priorities.
Overview of key indicators
SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC
| INDICATOR | VALUE | YEAR | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Name | Republic of Zambia | Latest available | ECSA-HC / National profile |
| Total Population | 21,314,956 | 2024 | World Bank |
| GDP Growth Rate | 3.8% | 2024 | World Bank |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.8% | 2024 | World Bank |
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 67 years | 2024 | World Bank |
| Gross Domestic Product | US$25.30 billion | 2024 | World Bank |
HEALTH PROFILE
| RESOURCE | DETAILS | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|
| WHO Country Profile | View latest WHO country profile | World Health Organization |
| Health Statistics | Use the WHO country profile and WHO data platform for the latest country health indicators. | World Health Organization |
Source note: Socio-economic and demographic indicators are based on World Bank 2024 country data. Health profile links point to the World Health Organization country profile pages.