Governments / Countries / Zambia

How is Zambia governed?

Zambia is a presidential republic. The president is both head of state and head of government. Real power sits with the president.

Questions people ask

Is Zambia a monarchy or a republic?
Zambia is a republic (presidential republic).
Who really rules Zambia?
The president holds the real executive power. Head of state: President. Head of government: President. They are the same office.
How is the head of state of Zambia chosen?
Direct popular vote.
Does Zambia have a king?
No. Zambia has no monarch.
Is Zambia a federation?
No. It is a centralised unitary state.
How many chambers does the parliament of Zambia have?
One chamber: National Assembly.

Parliament: National Assembly

Zambia's legislature has one chamber. Each dot is one seat; party seat counts are on IPU Parline.

Seat total varies or is not fixed
National AssemblySingle chamber