Share of the urban population living in slums, informal settlements or inadequate housing. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Retrieved 15 Oct 2026.
| Period | Slum Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 48.3% |
| 2020 | 48.3% |
| 2018 | 49.8% |
| 2016 | 51.4% |
| 2014 | 52.9% |
| 2012 | 54.5% |
| 2010 | 56% |
| 2008 | 57.6% |
| 2006 | 59.1% |
| 2004 | 60.7% |
| 2002 | 62.2% |
| 2000 | 63.8% |
165 of 207 indicators carry a figure for Zambia, grouped by topic.