Life expectancy

• Life expectancy is short, averaging 49 years

Life for children

• Children on average receive less than 5 years of schooling
• 20% of children are HIV/AIDS orphans

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Life in poverty

• 58% of the population experience extreme poverty; 70% in rural areas

Fact File: Zambia

Zambia, a nation in the heart of Africa is famous for the warmth of its people and unsurpassed areas of natural beauty.  However, although making significant strides forward, Zambia remains one of the poorest worldwide.  

The United Nations Human Development Index places Zambia 164 out of 189 countries.  This figure highlights the very large gaps in well-being and life chances that confront the Zambian people.  What does this mean for Zambia’s 13 million population: