As of midyear 2016, zambia has a current population of 16. This booklet contains the overview from the forthcoming book, africas demographic transition. Zambia can, coupled with good governance and accountability, create a globallycompetitive economy that would accelerate economic growth and thus earn her a substantial demographic dividend. This paper attempts to describe the nature of zambias demographic situation.
The main objective is to provide information on levels. The magnificent luangwa and kafue national parks have one of the most prolific animal population in africa. We quantify the potential demographic dividend based on the experience of other regions. Zambias mineral rich, youthful population consists primarily of bantuspeaking people representing nearly 70 different ethnicities. The second demographic dividend denotes the increase in the wealthtooutput ratio that may result as a.
The health policy project is a fiveyear cooperative agreement funded by the u. Total population zambias population in 2010 was, 092,666. The zambian ministry of finance, unfpas eastern and southern africa regional office, unfpa zambia country office, and african institute for development policy are working together on an zambian. Implications of the demographic transition held in madrid, spain, in september 2009. The demographic dividend in africa gates institute. The dividend will vary across countries, depending on such factors as the initial working age. In recent years, the demographic dividend has garnered enormous traction in african. Studies on harnessing the demographic dividend in zambia. The 2014 zambia demographic and health survey zdhs is designed to provide data for monitoring the population and health situation in zambia.
Between 1990 and 2015, there has been only a slow decline in the total fertility rate, or the average number of children per woman over the course of her lifetime, has declined from 6. The demographic dividend pure age structure effects behavioral effects female labor supply investments in child health and education longevity and saving dividend not automatic extra. Reflections on zambias demographic profile and population policy. This report summarises the findings of the 2014 zambia demographic and health survey 2014 zdhs carried out by the central statistical office cso in. Zambia has some of the natures best wildlife and game reserves affording the country with abundant tourism potential for earning foreign exchange. Zambias demographic dividend study assessed the economic and human development potential of our country in the short, medium and longterm using a. The zambia demographic and health survey zdhs is a nationally representative sample survey of women and men of reproductive age. The demographic dividend is the accelerated economic growth that may result from a rapid decline in a countrys fertility and the subsequent change in the population age structure. Creating and capitalizing on the demographic dividend for africa.
The demographic dividend is the economic growth potential that can result from shifts in a population s age structure, mainly when the share of the workingage population 15 to 64 is larger than the nonworkingage share of the population 14 and younger, and 65 and older. Africa has the demography for dividends, but will it get. Zambia will continue to have high population growth rates exerting pressure on the economy for decades to come figure 3. Creating and capitalizing on the demographic dividend for. Zambias high fertility rate continues to drive rapid. With fewer births each year, a countrys workingage population grows larger in relation to the young dependent population. The demographic dividend offers malawi an opportunity to stimulate economic development and improved wellbeing for its people in less than 30 years, but its success requires integrated.
Africa regional office, partners in population and development. Opinion africa has the fastestgrowing and most youthful population in the world. The demographic dividend is the potential growth in a countrys economy resulting from a change. The demographic dividend is the economic growth potential that can result from shifts in a populations age structure, mainly when the share of the workingage population 15 to 64 is larger than the non. A demographic dividend is the accelerated economic growth that can result from improved reproductive health, a rapid decline in fertility, and the subsequent shift in population age structure. On the cusp of a promising future is an engage multimedia advocacy tool that builds awareness of the impact of rapid population growth on zambias goal of becoming a. America, subsaharan africa, and the middle east and north africa. As the sustainable development goals sdgs become the worlds compass. Natural increase or decrease is the difference between the number of births and deaths. The relationship between chinas population structure. The demographic dividend is the accelerated economic growth that may result from a rapid decline in a countrys fertility and the subsequent change in the population age. In zambia, as in many other countries, the high prevalences of child marriage and teenage pregnancy contribute to high fertility and population growth and are. Agency for international development under agreement no.
Zambia demographics at a glance zambia data portal. High propensities are observed amongst whites for clear historical reasons. At the launch of the demographic dividend study, entitled, opportunities and actions to maximises the demographic dividend in botswana, eliya zulu from the african institute for development policy. With the right policies and investments, zambia can indeed harness a demographic dividend, resulting from declining mortality and fertility rates, strong. Zambias 2030 vision chances brighter demographic report. By katie luoma july 12, 2016 in simple terms, the demographic dividend is the economic growth that may result from changes to a countrys age. In zambia, a larger stakeholders meeting was convened at the taj pamodzi hotel in lusaka on december 17, 2014 to among other aspects. Demographic dividend in china the challenge ahead ipcs special report 121 institute of peace and conflict studies institute of peace and conflict studies b73, safdarjung enclave new delhi 110029. Evidence from the indian states prepared by shekhar aiyar and ashoka mody authorized for distribution by the european department february 2011 abstract large cohorts of. Summary of population and demographic projections, 20112035 10 population forecast 12 population growth rate population age structure16 life expectancy 18 fertility 20 infant. University of zambia department of population studies lusaka, zambia tropical diseases research centre ndola, zambia the dhs program icf international rockville, maryland, usa march 2015.
Mariama zachary and akua azaiz tend to cocoa beans on a drying table. Africa has the demography for dividends, but will it get the policy right. The demographic transition model portrays demographic change from high to low birth and death rates. Economic growth in africa has averaged over 5 per cent per annum during 2000 and 2009. Mason 2005 this demographic burden may result in a second demographic dividend. Demographic dividend unfpa united nations population fund. Pdf is the demographic dividend an education dividend.
This is an increase from the population of 9,885,591 captured during the 2000 census. The demographic transition and the demographic dividend the relationship between population change and economic growth has taken on added salience in recent years because of. Republic of zambia permanent mission of zambia to the united nations, 237 east 52nd street, new york, ny 10022. Achieving a demographic dividend requires that each country. Over 40 percent are under the age of 15 and 20 percent are between the ages of 15 and 24 which corresponds to. This issues paper on the demographic dividend, jointly sponsored by the united nations. Zambia demographic and health survey 2014 central statistical office lusaka, zambia ministry of health lusaka, zambia university of zambia teaching hospital, virology laboratory lusaka, zambia. Zambia population and demography of zambia zambia data. The country is also endowed with various minerals and precious stones such as. Africas demographic situation requires actions to create a dd opportunity. The 2016 zambia demographic dividend report assessed the economic and human development potential of the country in the short, medium and longterm using a comprehensive approach. However, the country has the potential to realize a demographic dividend from the.
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