A side-by-side look at South Africa and Zambia. Fertility is 2.21 births per woman in South Africa (2024) versus 4.04 in Zambia (2024). Population stands at 64.7M (2025) and 21.9M (2025) respectively. GDP per capita at purchasing-power parity is $13.6K versus $3.7K.
| Indicator | South Africa | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate | 2.21#94 | 4.04#25 |
| Population | 64.7M | 21.9M |
| GDP / capita (PPP) | $13.6K | $3.7K |
Topic pages: South Africa fertility · Zambia fertility · South Africa population · Zambia population
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birthrate.io, "South Africa vs Zambia". https://birthrate.io/compare/south-africa/zambia (accessed 25 August 2026). Underlying data: World Bank; UN.
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