Kafue Population 2026
Kafue has a population of 104,174, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in Lusaka Province. Roughly 0.5% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
104,174
Rank in Zambia
#17
Coordinates
15.77°S, 28.18°E
~996 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka
Distance to capital (Lusaka)
42 km
26 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lusaka Province
| City | Population | Rank in Zambia |
|---|---|---|
| Lusaka | 2,212,301 | #1 |
| Chunga | 115,539 | #13 |
| Namalombwe | 97,758 | #20 |
| Madido | 80,782 | #23 |
| Chongwe | 57,443 | #28 |
| Chilanga Township | 54,046 | #30 |
| Chisankane | 41,014 | #37 |
| Lusaka West | 21,655 | #61 |
Cities near Kafue
- Chilanga Township54,046 people · ~24 km away
- Chisankane41,014 people · ~37 km away
- Nampundwe16,396 people · ~40 km away
- Lusaka2,212,301 people · ~42 km away
- Namalombwe97,758 people · ~42 km away
- Mazabuka104,412 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kafue?
Kafue has a population of 104,174 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Zambia.
What region is Kafue in?
Kafue is located in Lusaka Province, Zambia.
Is Kafue the capital of Zambia?
No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 42 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.