Zambia has completed surveys with Afrobarometer in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2022 and 2023. Surveys are conducted in English, Chibemba, Chinyanja, Chitonga and Silozi. The national partner is INESOR, University of Zambia.
Key stats
Data from the Round 9 survey in Zambia.
48
%
of Zambians say violence against women and girls is a common occurrence in their communities.
83
%
of citizens say they feel free to say what they think.
31
%
of Zambians say children and adults with mental or emotional problems are generally able to find help in their communities.
Publications
Dispatch
AD706: Zambians endorse gender equality, want greater government effort for women’s rights
Working paper
WP202: Willingness of Zambians to sacrifice democratic principles during a pandemic: The case of COVID-19
Dispatch
AD685: Zambians see gender-based violence as a top priority, though many consider domestic violence a private matter
News releases
News release
Zambians see gender-based violence as a top priority, but many think women will face backlash if they report to the authorities
News release
Most Zambians say they enjoy political freedoms – but have to be careful when they talk about politics
News release
Majority of Zambians say vulnerable children lack needed help and support in their community, Afrobarometer survey shows
