Provinces of Zambia | |
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Category | Unitary state |
Location | Zambia |
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Number | 10 Provinces |
Populations | 872,146 (Western Province) – 3,476,384 (Lusaka Province) |
Areas | 2,125 km2 (820 sq mi) (Lusaka Province) – 126,386 km2 (48,798 sq mi) (Western Province) |
Government | |
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Zambiaportal |
Zambia is divided into ten provinces. [1] The provinces are further subdivided into districts. The Provincial Administration is headed by a Provincial Minister, who is appointed by the President, and is responsible for overseeing the implementation of government policies and coordinating the activities of various government departments within the province. The Provincial Minister is supported by a Provincial Permanent Secretary, who handles the day-to-day administration. Each province has a Provincial Development Coordinating Committee (PDCC) that plays a key role in development planning and coordinating projects within the province.
The current provinces were established following Zambia's independence in 1964, although their borders and functions have evolved over time to support the country’s decentralization efforts.
Province [2] | Capital | Area (km2) [3] | Population (2022) [3] | Density (people/km2) [3] | Districts | Map |
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Central [4] | Kabwe | 110,450 | 2,422,000 | 23.9 | 11 | |
Copperbelt [5] | Ndola | 31,328 | 2,823,000 | 88 | 10 | |
Eastern | Chipata | 98,877 | 2,603,000 | 35.6 | 15 | |
Luapula | Mansa | 50,567 | 1,535,000 | 29.9 | 12 | |
Lusaka [4] | Lusaka | 23,490 | 3,287,000 | 140.1 | 6 | |
Muchinga [6] | Chinsali [7] | 70,405 | 926,000 | 13.1 | 8 | |
Northern | Kasama | 77,650 | 1,743,000 | 20.8 | 12 | |
North-Western | Solwezi | 125,826 | 1,350,000 | 10.1 | 11 | |
Southern | Choma | 68,410 | 2,455,000 | 27.7 | 15 | |
Western [5] | Mongu | 126,386 | 1,378,000 | 10.8 | 16 | |
Zambia | Lusaka | 752,612 | 19,610,769 | 26.1 | 116 |
The provincial government in Zambia is primarily established for administrative purposes. Each province is headed by a Provincial Minister appointed by the President, who oversees the implementation of national policies and government programs at the provincial level. The administrative head of each province is the Provincial Permanent Secretary, also appointed by the President, who is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the province. Supporting the Permanent Secretary are the Deputy Permanent Secretary, heads of government departments, and other civil servants at the provincial level.
Provinces are further divided into districts, with 116 districts across the 10 provinces. Each district (except for Mafinga and Kanchibiya) shares its name with its headquarters. Within each district, there is a council headed by an elected representative known as a Councilor. Councilors hold office for five years and play a key role in local governance.
The administrative staff of the council is selected by the Local Government Service Commission, either from within or outside the district. The office of the provincial government is located in each district headquarters and includes provincial local government officers and auditors.
Each council is responsible for raising and collecting local taxes. These funds are crucial for the council's operations, which include maintaining infrastructure and delivering services. The council's budget is audited annually and submitted to the central government for review. Councilors do not receive salaries but are compensated with allowances funded by the council.
Zambia’s provinces are predominantly rural, with only five city councils, namely Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe, Livingstone and Chipata. The Zambian government has outlined 63 different functions for the councils, focusing mainly on infrastructure management and local administration. These functions include maintaining community centers, parks, drainage systems, playgrounds, cemeteries, libraries, museums, and art galleries.
In addition to these responsibilities, councils collaborate with specific government departments to support agriculture, natural resource conservation, postal services, and the establishment and maintenance of hospitals, schools, and colleges. The councils also prepare schemes to encourage community participation and development at the local level. [8] [9]
Western Province is the largest in terms of area, having 126,386 km2, while Lusaka was the smallest with 21,896 km2. In terms of population, Lusaka is the most populated and most densely populated with a population of 2,191,225 and densf 100 persons per km2. As of 2010, Western Province had the best sex ratio of 108 females for every 100 males, while Copperbelt had the lowest of 101. Northern had the highest number of basic schools, while Copperbelt had the highest number of high schools. The unemployment rate of youth (55%) and general unemployment rate (32%) was the highest in Copperbelt province, while Eastern had the lowest unemployment rate of 6 per cent. AIDS death was maximum in Copperbelt with 26,799 recorded deaths in 2010, while it was lowest in North-Western with 2,859 recorded deaths. Lusaka Province had the most doctors and fewest malaria related incidents, while North-Western has the lowest number of doctors. [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]
Parameter | Year | Central [10] | Copperbelt [14] | Eastern [18] | Luapula [11] | Lusaka [15] | Muchinga Province [12] | Northern [19] | North-Western [16] | Southern [13] | Western [17] |
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Capital | Kabwe | Ndola | Chipata | Mansa | Lusaka | Chinsali | Kasama | Solwezi | Choma | Mongu | |
Provincial Minister | 2022 | Hon. Mwabashike Nkulukusa [20] | Hon. Elisha Matambo [20] | Hon. Peter Phiri [20] | Hon. Njavwa Simutowe [20] | Hon. Sheal Mulyata [20] | Hon. Henry Sikazwe [20] | Hon. Leonard Mbao [20] | Hon. Robert Lihefu [20] | Hon. Credo Nanjuwa [20] | Hon. Kapelwa Mbangweta [20] |
Land area, km2 [3] | 94,394 | 31,328 | 51,476 | 50,567 | 21,896 | 87,806 | 77,650 | 125,826 | 85,283 | 126,386 | |
Population, persons | 2022 [3] | 2,252,483 | 2,757,539 | 2,454,788 | 1,514,011 | 3,079,964 | 918,296 | 1,618,412 | 1,270,028 | 2,381,728 | 1,363,520 |
Population density, people per km2 | 2022 [3] | 24 | 88 | 36 | 30 | 140 | 13 | 21 | 10 | 28 | 11 |
Sex Ratio (females per 100 males) | 2010 | 102 | 101 | 103 | 103 | 102 | 103 | 102 | 103 | 104 | 108 |
Basic Schools | 2004 | 653 | 856 | 861 | 527 | 502 | No data | 1,208 | 536 | 995 | 648 |
High Schools | 2004 | 28 | 71 | 41 | 20 | 39 | No data | 26 | 23 | 45 | 26 |
Out of School Children Aged 7–15 | 2004 | 33,081 | 14,332 | 132,728 | 58,887 | 90,620 | No data | 22,348 | 26,834 | 30,390 | 36,984 |
Unemployment rate (%) | 2008 | 9 | 32 | 6 | 6 | 31 | No data | 7 | 14 | 7 | 10 |
Unemployment rate, Youth (%) | 2008 | 18 | 55 | 12 | 14 | 52 | No data | 012 | 31 | 6 | 18 |
Doctors | 2005 | 035 | 213 | 36 | 30 | 231 | No data | 40 | 25 | 50 | 46 |
Malaria Incidence rate per 1,000 population | 2005 | 331 | 377 | 447 | 407 | 313 | No data | 331 | 439 | 344 | 430 |
AIDS Deaths | 2010 | 9,016 | 26,799 | 9,338 | 5,209 | 15,429 | No data | 6,958 | 2,859 | 12,403 | 6,044 |
Agriculture is the major profession in most of the provinces in Zambia. Maize, mixed beans, rice, sorghum, soya beans, sunflower, sweet potatoes and wheat are the major crops in the provinces. Among all provinces, Central had the maximum area, 391,593.23 ha (967,647.9 acres), constituting 20.64 per cent of the total, while Luapula had the smallest area at 3.06 per cent. Maize production was maximum in Eastern (22.5%), mixed beans (51.66%) in Northern, sorghum in Southern (40.62%), sunflower in Eastern (70.2%), soya beans (45.06%), sweet potatoes (28.5%) and wheat (49.51%) in Central Province. [21]
Paramaeter | Central | Copperbelt | Eastern | Luapula | Lusaka | Muchinga Province | Northern | North-Western | Southern | Western |
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Area Planted (HA) | 391,593.23 | 122,525.52 | 387,273.09 | 57,966.31 | 82,603.72 | 112,345.23 | 191,104.56 | 79,528.80 | 360,160.32 | 112,153.47 |
Maize Production | 723,760.85 | 235,415.71 | 745,580.30 | 131,746.91 | 148,290.62 | 244,978.50 | 283,755.88 | 160,866.33 | 597,999.41 | 78,276.86 |
Mixed Beans Production | 5,316.43 | 1,213.88 | 2,794.77 | 4,130.48 | 673.80 | 9,277.33 | 31,898.08 | 4,446.71 | 1,685.30 | 312.13 |
Rice Production | 017.85 | 004.24 | 900.37 | 2,254.43 | 036.53 | 6,928.63 | 18,169.24 | 445.61 | 021.22 | 20,861.51 |
Sorghum Production | 452.85 | 587.45 | 200.49 | 105.83 | 320.21 | 3,118.55 | 283.55 | 1,038.13 | 4,694.90 | 755.44 |
Soya Beans Production | 96,518.03 | 37,609.86 | 17,534.11 | 430.00 | 32,237.44 | 2,245.70 | 4,742.11 | 579.67 | 22,203.88 | 077.92 |
Sun Flower Production | 2,872.09 | 028.67 | 24,053.17 | 005.58 | 049.21 | 432.17 | 764.17 | 014.86 | 6,042.08 | 001.66 |
Sweet Potatoes Production | 42,787.85 | 11,603.63 | 7,842.74 | 11,356.02 | 4,689.72 | 18,151.34 | 11,636.01 | 8,200.76 | 31,048.67 | 2,841.24 |
Wheat Production | 99,758.27 | 28,690.00 | 120.00 | 000.00 | 48,509.73 | 000.00 | 000.00 | 000.00 | 24,426.13 | 000.00 |
Grand Total | 971,484.23 | 315,153.44 | 799,025.94 | 150,029.26 | 234,807.26 | 285,132.23 | 351,249.04 | 175,592.09 | 688,121.60 | 103,126.75 |
Central | Copperbelt | Eastern | Luapula | Lusaka | Muchinga | Northern | North-Western | Southern | Western | Total | |
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Area Harvested | 266,864 | 109,399 | 272,019 | 67,117 | 66,765 | 84,533 | 152,028 | 77,014 | 235,349 | 87,282 | 1,418,370 |
Production (MT) | 681,913 | 317,771 | 544,303 | 174,106 | 138,395 | 258,318 | 376,133 | 225,296 | 448,479 | 96,971 | 3,261,685 |
Percentage Contribution | 21% | 10% | 17% | 5% | 4% | 8% | 12% | 7% | 14% | 3% | 100% |
Yield (MT/Ha) | 2.6 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 2.3 |
This is a list of 9 provinces by Human Development Index as of 2017. [23]
Medium Human Development | ||
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Rank | Province | 2017 HDI |
1 | Lusaka | 0.672 |
2 | Copperbelt | 0.670 |
3 | Southern | 0.590 |
- | Zambia (average) | 0.589 |
4 | Central | 0.572 |
5 | North-Western | 0.564 |
Low Human Development | ||
6 | Northern | 0.538 |
7 | Western | 0.531 |
8 | Luapula | 0.528 |
9 | Eastern | 0.507 |
Copperbelt Province is a province in Zambia which covers the mineral-rich Copperbelt, and farming and bush areas to the south. It was the backbone of the Northern Rhodesian economy during British colonial rule and fuelled the hopes of the immediate post-independence period, but its economic importance was severely damaged by a crash in global copper prices in 1973. The province adjoins the Haut-Katanga province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is similarly mineral-rich.
Western Province is one of the 10 provinces in Zambia and encompasses most of the area formerly known as Barotseland. The capital is Mongu, and together with the neighbouring town of Limulunga, Mongu is treated as the capital of Barotseland.
Northern Province is one of Zambia's ten provinces. It covers approximately one-sixth of Zambia in land area. The provincial capital is Kasama. The province is made up of 12 districts, namely Kasama District, Chilubi District, Kaputa District, Luwingu District, Mbala District, Mporokoso District, Mpulungu District, Mungwi District, Nsama District, Lupososhi District, Lunte District and Senga Hill District. Currently, only Kasama and Mbala have attained municipal council status, while the rest are still district councils. It is widely considered to be the heartland of the Bemba, one of the largest tribes in Zambia.
Central Province is one of Zambia's ten provinces. The provincial capital is Kabwe, which is the home of the Mulungushi Rock of Authority. Central Province has an area of 94,394 km (58,654 mi). It borders eight other provinces and has eleven districts. The total area of forest in the province is 9,095,566 ha, and it has a national park and three game management areas. The first mine in the region was opened up in 1905 making the then Broken Hill town the first mining town. In 1966, the town's name was reverted to its indigenous name - Kabwe meaning 'ore' or 'smelting'.
Eastern Province is one of Zambia's ten provinces. The province lies between the Luangwa River and borders with Malawi to the east and Mozambique to the south, from Isoka in the northeast to the north of Luangwa in the south. The provincial capital is Chipata. Eastern province has an area of 51,476 km2 (19,875 sq mi), locally shares border with three other provinces of the country and is divided into fifteen districts.
Luapula Province is one of Zambia's ten provinces located in the northern part of the country. Luapula Province is named after the Luapula River and its capital is Mansa. As per the 2022 Zambian census, the Province had a population of 1,519,478, which accounted for 7.72 per cent of the total Zambian population.
Lusaka Province is one of the ten provinces of Zambia. It is the smallest in terms of land area, covering 21,896 km2. However, it is the most populated and densely populated province in Zambia, with a population of 3,079,964 as of 2022 and a population density of 140 persons per km2.
Southern Province is one of Zambia's ten provinces. It is home to Zambia's premier tourist attraction, Mosi-oa-Tunya, shared with Zimbabwe. The centre of the province, the Southern Plateau, has the largest area of commercial farmland of any Zambian province, and produces most of the maize crop.
North-Western Province is one of ten Provinces of Zambia. It covers an area of 125,826 km2 (48,582 sq mi), has a population of 1,278,357 and a population density of 20 per square kilometre as of 2022. It is the most sparsely populated province in the country. The provincial capital is Solwezi. The literacy rate stood at 63 per cent in 2010 against a national average of 70.2 per cent. The rural population constituted 77.45%, while the urban population was 22.55%. North-Western Province is bordered along Angola in the west, the Democratic Republic of Congo in the north, Copperbelt Province in the east, Central in the south-east, and Western Province in the south-west.
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