Lowest Income in Zambia

Top 94 cities ranked by lowest income

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All Countries · Zambia

Lowest Income — Zambia

1 Mbala 05 $1,331

2 Mungwi 05 $1,331

3 Mumbwa 02 $1,331

4 Mufumbwe 06 $1,331

5 Mufulira 08 $1,331

6 Mpulungu 05 $1,331

7 Mporokoso 05 $1,331

8 Mpongwe 08 $1,331

9 Mpika 10 $1,331

10 Monze 07 $1,331

11 Mongu 01 $1,331

12 Mkushi 02 $1,331

13 Mununga 04 $1,331

14 Mazabuka 07 $1,331

15 Mapalo 08 $1,331

16 Manyinga 06 $1,331

17 Manyama 06 $1,331

18 Mansa 04 $1,331

19 Madido 09 $1,331

20 Maamba 07 $1,331

21 Luwingu 05 $1,331

22 Lusaka West 09 $1,331

23 Lusaka 09 $1,331

24 Lundazi 03 $1,331

25 Nyimba 03 $1,331

26 Zambezi 06 $1,331

27 Solwezi 06 $1,331

28 Sinda 03 $1,331

29 Sinazongwe 07 $1,331

30 Siavonga 07 $1,331

31 Sesheke 01 $1,331

32 Serenje 02 $1,331

33 Senanga 01 $1,331

34 Samfya 04 $1,331

35 Petauke 03 $1,331

36 Palabana 09 $1,331

37 Lukulu 01 $1,331

38 Ntandabale 09 $1,331

39 Ndola 08 $1,331

40 Nchelenge 04 $1,331

41 Namwala 07 $1,331

42 Nampundwe 02 $1,331

43 Namalombwe 09 $1,331

44 Nakonde 10 $1,331

45 Nakambala 07 $1,331

46 Mwinilunga 06 $1,331

47 Mwansabombwe 04 $1,331

48 Chinsali 10 $1,331

49 Kabompo 06 $1,331

50 Itezhi-Tezhi 07 $1,331

51 Isoka 10 $1,331

52 Ibenga 08 $1,331

53 Chunga 09 $1,331

54 Chongwe 09 $1,331

55 Choma 07 $1,331

56 Chisasa 06 $1,331

57 Chisankane 09 $1,331

58 Chirundu 07 $1,331

59 Chipata 03 $1,331

60 Kabwe 02 $1,331

61 Chinkuli 09 $1,331

62 Chingola 08 $1,331

63 Chilubi 05 $1,331

64 Chilongolo 09 $1,331

65 Chililabombwe 08 $1,331

66 Chilanga Township 09 $1,331

67 Chiengi 04 $1,331

68 Chavuma 06 $1,331

69 Chambishi 08 $1,331

70 Chama 10 $1,331

71 Chalimbana 09 $1,331

72 Kasempa 06 $1,331

73 Lubwe 04 $1,331

74 Lubombo 07 $1,331

75 Luanshya 08 $1,331

76 Luangwa 09 $1,331

77 Livingstone 07 $1,331

78 Limulunga 01 $1,331

79 Kitwe 08 $1,331

80 Kazungula 07 $1,331

81 Kawambwa 04 $1,331

82 Katete 03 $1,331

83 Kataba 08 $1,331

84 Chadiza 03 $1,331

85 Kasama 05 $1,331

86 Kaputa 05 $1,331

87 Kapiri Mposhi 02 $1,331

88 Kaoma 01 $1,331

89 Kansanshi 06 $1,331

90 Kalulushi 08 $1,331

91 Kalomo 07 $1,331

92 Kalengwa 06 $1,331

93 Kalabo 01 $1,331

94 Kafue 09 $1,331

Cities with the lowest median incomes in Zambia face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Mbala has a median household income of $1,331.

Lower incomes in these cities may reflect limited local job markets, reliance on specific industries, or historical economic factors. However, many of these communities also have lower costs of living, which can partially offset the income difference.

Economic development initiatives, workforce training programs, and infrastructure investments are key strategies being pursued in many of these communities to raise income levels and attract new employers.

Did You Know?

1. The median household in Mbala earns $1,331 — 98% below the national median.
2. Lower incomes don't always mean lower quality of life — many of these cities have significantly lower costs of living.
3. College towns often appear on this list because student populations bring down the median household income statistics.

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