Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Portugal  | Zambia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Portuguese Republic | Republic of Zambia |
Continent  | Europe | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Lisbon | Lusaka |
Latitude  | 39° 0′ 0″ N | 15° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 8° 0′ 0″ W | 30° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Portugal is 92,230 sq km, and the total area of Zambia is 752,617 sq km. Portugal is smaller than Zambia by 660,387 sq km. Portugal is around 8.16 times smaller than Zambia.
Indicators | Portugal | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 92,230 Sq km | 752,617 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 660,387 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 35,610 Sq Mile | 290,587 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 254,977 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.2 % | 1 % |
Indicators | Portugal | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Lisbon | Lusaka |
Demonyms  | Portuguese | Zambian |
Official Languages  | Portuguese | English |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 84.8 % | 95 % |
The people of Portugal are called Portuguese, and the people of Zambia are called Zambian.
Indicators | Portugal | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Euro | Zambian Kwacha |
Currency Symbol  | EUR | ZMW |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +351 | +260 |
Internet TLD  | .pt | .zm |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | PT | ZM |
Indicators | Portugal | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | A Portuguesa | Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The Portuguese | Stand And Sing For Zambia Proud and Free |
National Animal  | Iberian Wolf | African Fish Eagle |
National Bird  | Barcelos Rooster | African Fish Eagle |
National Flower  | Porcelain Rose | Bougainvillea |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Green and red | Green, red, black and orange |
Indicators | Portugal | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 18th April, 2025 | Friday, 18th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 08:19 PM | 09:19 PM |
Timezones  | UTC±0 (Western European Time) UTC+1 (Western European Summer Time) | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+0 (Western European Time) | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 211 days | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Portugal is [08:19 PM], [Friday, 18th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Zambia is [09:19 PM], [Friday, 18th April, 2025].
Portugal is [ 1 hours ] behind of Zambia.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Portugal as of 2023 is estimated to be around 10,525,347, and the total population of Zambia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 20,569,737.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Portugal had 10,044,390 less people than Zambia.
The annual Population Growth in Portugal is 0.07% and the annual population growth in Zambia is 3.05%.
Indicators | Portugal | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.3 % | 28.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.2 % | 69.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 19.5 % | 1.69 % |
Indicators | Portugal | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Lisbon | Lusaka |
Current Time | 08:19 PM | 09:19 PM |
Current Weather  | Scattered Clouds  | Overcast Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 15.35 Degree Celsius | 16.38 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 5.14 km/hr, 280 Degree | 3.74 km/hr, 101 Degree |
Humidity  | 75 % | 95 % |
Indicators | Portugal | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.43 (Births Per Woman) | 4.24 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 98.12 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 359.56 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 43.34 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 242.38 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 2.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 39 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Portugal | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (126 people per 100K population) | HIV/AIDS (96.3 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Stomach cancer ( 25 people per 100K population) | Road injury ( 20.4 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 7.2 (people per 100K population) | 17.1 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 11.46 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 7.29 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.06 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 1.86 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Portugal, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 126 people per 100,000 people in Portugal, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 96.3 people per 100,000 people in Zambia, are dying of HIV/AIDS, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Portugal, spent [ 11.14% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Zambia, spent [ 6.62% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Portugal | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 32.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 32.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 21.8% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 11.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 10.45 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 3.85 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Portugal, are 1.96 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Zambia.
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