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Largest Cities in Zambia

Top 94 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries  ·  Zambia

Largest Cities — Zambia

1 Lusaka 09 2,212,301
2 Kitwe 08 665,961
3 Ndola 08 627,503
4 Chipata 03 327,059
5 Solwezi 06 301,370
6 Kabwe 02 288,598
7 Chingola 08 256,560
8 Luanshya 08 193,293
9 Kasama 05 179,636
10 Livingstone 07 178,361
11 Mansa 04 170,965
12 Mufulira 08 169,136
13 Chunga 09 115,539
14 Chililabombwe 08 113,876
15 Mongu 01 111,450
16 Mazabuka 07 104,412
17 Kafue 09 104,174
18 Kalulushi 08 104,046
19 Choma 07 98,974
20 Namalombwe 09 97,758
21 Nakonde 10 91,107
22 Kapiri Mposhi 02 83,211
23 Madido 09 80,782
24 Nchelenge 04 77,746
25 Mpika 10 63,740
26 Monze 07 60,281
27 Petauke 03 58,156
28 Chongwe 09 57,443
29 Mpulungu 05 55,405
30 Chilanga Township 09 54,046
31 Samfya 04 51,309
32 Mumbwa 02 49,461
33 Mkushi 02 45,927
34 Katete 03 45,402
35 Lundazi 03 45,149
36 Mbala 05 42,424
37 Chisankane 09 41,014
38 Kansanshi 06 40,705
39 Chinsali 10 38,805
40 Kaputa 05 35,663
41 Chirundu 07 35,403
42 Chambishi 08 34,888
43 Kaoma 01 34,347
44 Isoka 10 31,739
45 Kawambwa 04 31,161
46 Kalomo 07 30,781
47 Mporokoso 05 30,381
48 Serenje 02 30,217
49 Sesheke 01 29,922
50 Kasempa 06 28,894
51 Manyama 06 28,825
52 Luwingu 05 28,436
53 Mapalo 08 26,986
54 Siavonga 07 26,951
55 Zambezi 06 26,885
56 Mwinilunga 06 25,425
57 Mpongwe 08 25,388
58 Itezhi-Tezhi 07 22,449
59 Maamba 07 21,676
60 Lusaka West 09 21,655
61 Senanga 01 20,878
62 Ntandabale 09 20,254
63 Palabana 09 19,769
64 Lukulu 01 19,344
65 Manyinga 06 19,317
66 Nyimba 03 19,252
67 Chavuma 06 18,902
68 Sinda 03 18,716
69 Kalabo 01 18,477
70 Chisasa 06 17,169
71 Nampundwe 02 16,396
72 Mwansabombwe 04 16,077
73 Namwala 07 15,614
74 Sinazongwe 07 15,191
75 Chiengi 04 15,165
76 Kabompo 06 15,069
77 Ibenga 08 14,056
78 Chinkuli 09 14,034
79 Kataba 08 14,000
80 Chilongolo 09 13,662
81 Chama 10 12,923
82 Lubwe 04 12,643
83 Mungwi 05 12,536
84 Kazungula 07 12,095
85 Limulunga 01 10,684
86 Nakambala 07 10,425
87 Chalimbana 09 10,196
88 Chilubi 05 9,962
89 Lubombo 07 9,811
90 Luangwa 09 9,187
91 Mununga 04 9,135
92 Kalengwa 06 7,574
93 Mufumbwe 06 6,155
94 Chadiza 03 5,670

The largest cities in Zambia represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Lusaka leads with a population of 2,212,301, followed by Kitwe and Ndola. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 08 dominates the top 10 with 4 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Lusaka's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 08 has 4 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 28,894 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 4,134,194.

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