Population
Zambia is higher
Zambia records 21,314,956, about 8.45× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Zambia is higher
Zambia records 752,610 km², about 1.29× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Zambia is higher
Zambia records $25.30 billion, about 1.30× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇼 Botswana2,521,139
🇿🇲 Zambia21,314,956
Zambia’s population is 745% larger than that of Botswana, a difference of 18,793,817.
Surface area
🇧🇼 Botswana581,730 km²
🇿🇲 Zambia752,610 km²
Zambia’s surface area is 29% larger than that of Botswana, a difference of 170,880 km².
Population density
🇧🇼 Botswana4.3 /km²
🇿🇲 Zambia28.3 /km²
Zambia’s population density is 553% higher than that of Botswana, a difference of 24 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇼 Botswana$19.40 billion · 2024
🇿🇲 Zambia$25.30 billion · 2024
Zambia’s nominal GDP is 30% larger than that of Botswana, a difference of $5.90 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇼 Botswana$7,696 · 2024
🇿🇲 Zambia$1,187 · 2024
Botswana’s GDP per capita is 548% higher than that of Zambia, a difference of $6,509.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Gaborone
Lusaka
Population
2,521,139
21,314,956
Surface area
581,730 km²
752,610 km²
Population density
4.3 /km²
28.3 /km²
Nominal GDP
$19.40 billion · 2024
$25.30 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$7,696 · 2024
$1,187 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Southern Africa
Southern Africa
Currency
Botswana pula · BWP · P
Zambian kwacha · ZMW · ZK
Nationality
Motswana, Botswanan
Zambian
Phone code
+267
+260
Internet domain
.bw
.zm
ISO codes
BW / BWA
ZM / ZMB
Time zone
Africa/Gaborone
Africa/Lusaka
Native name
Botswana
Zambia
| Measure | Botswana | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Gaborone | Lusaka |
| Population | 2,521,139 | 21,314,956 |
| Surface area | 581,730 km² | 752,610 km² |
| Population density | 4.3 /km² | 28.3 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $19.40 billion · 2024 | $25.30 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $7,696 · 2024 | $1,187 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Southern Africa | Southern Africa |
| Currency | Botswana pula · BWP · P | Zambian kwacha · ZMW · ZK |
| Nationality | Motswana, Botswanan | Zambian |
| Phone code | +267 | +260 |
| Internet domain | .bw | .zm |
| ISO codes | BW / BWA | ZM / ZMB |
| Time zone | Africa/Gaborone | Africa/Lusaka |
| Native name | Botswana | Zambia |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Botswana
Botswana is a landlocked nation in Southern Africa widely regarded as one of the continent's great conservation and stability success stories. Dominated by the Kalahari Desert yet home to the lush Okavango Delta, it offers some of the finest wildlife experiences on Earth. Stable, democratic and diamond-rich, it has transformed from one of the world's poorest countries at independence into a middle-income state.
Full Botswana profile →About Zambia
Zambia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, bordered by eight countries. The capital city, Lusaka, is a bustling hub for commerce and politics. With an estimated population of about 18 million people, Zambia is a diverse nation with a growing economy centered around mining, agriculture, and tourism.
Full Zambia profile →Botswana & Zambia: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Botswana?
The capital of Botswana is Gaborone.
What is the population of Botswana?
Botswana has a recorded population of approximately 2,521,139 people.
How big is Botswana?
Botswana covers an area of about 581,730 km².
What is the population density of Botswana?
Botswana has a population density of roughly 4.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Botswana?
Botswana has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $19.40 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Botswana?
Botswana has a GDP per capita of approximately $7,696.
What currency is used in Botswana?
Botswana uses the Botswana pula (BWP), with the symbol P.
Where is Botswana located?
Botswana is located in Southern Africa, Africa.
What are people from Botswana called?
People from Botswana are referred to as Motswana, Botswanan.
What is the phone calling code for Botswana?
The international dialing code for Botswana is +267.
What is the internet domain for Botswana?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Botswana is .bw.
What time zone is Botswana in?
Botswana uses the Africa/Gaborone time zone.
What is Botswana known for?
Botswana is a landlocked nation in Southern Africa widely regarded as one of the continent's great conservation and stability success stories. Dominated by the Kalahari Desert yet home to the lush Okavango Delta, it offers some of the finest wildlife experiences on Earth. Stable, democratic and diamond-rich, it has transformed from one of the world's poorest countries at independence into a middle-income state.
What is the capital of Zambia?
The capital of Zambia is Lusaka.
What is the population of Zambia?
Zambia has a recorded population of approximately 21,314,956 people.
How big is Zambia?
Zambia covers an area of about 752,610 km².
What is the population density of Zambia?
Zambia has a population density of roughly 28.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Zambia?
Zambia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $25.30 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Zambia?
Zambia has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,187.
What currency is used in Zambia?
Zambia uses the Zambian kwacha (ZMW), with the symbol ZK.
Where is Zambia located?
Zambia is located in Southern Africa, Africa.
What are people from Zambia called?
People from Zambia are referred to as Zambian.
What is the phone calling code for Zambia?
The international dialing code for Zambia is +260.
What is the internet domain for Zambia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Zambia is .zm.
What time zone is Zambia in?
Zambia uses the Africa/Lusaka time zone.
What is Zambia known for?
Zambia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, bordered by eight countries. The capital city, Lusaka, is a bustling hub for commerce and politics. With an estimated population of about 18 million people, Zambia is a diverse nation with a growing economy centered around mining, agriculture, and tourism.