Is Zambia Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Zambia
Safety rating
Women living in Zambia consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 1.8 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Zambia consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 47% percentage of women in Zambia have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Safety rating: | 1.8/5 | Unsafe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | N/A | Not enough data |
Safety using public transport: | N/A | Not enough data |
Crime rate: | 1.8/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being physically attacked: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | N/A | Not enough data |
How safe is Zambia?
Ngawa
Lusaka
It's hard to explain, but I generally feel both safe and unsafe in Lusaka. To some degree it's a matter of knowing where I'm going,obviously some areas are more safe than others. But I'm also aware that as a woman, I'm never ever truly safe anywhere. In my opinion the most common type of harassment is catcalling. Men will always try to walk you to your destination, get your number, comment on your body outfit name it. And the "I want to be your friend"🤮uncles(older men)who drive suspiciously close to you. Please always be aware of your surroundings,don't walk with headphones in both ears blasting loud music. I think this has always helped me stay clear of terrible situations. Oh and if you go clubbing,take care of your drink and be weary of men who want to excessively buy you alcohol, they call it "marinating"💔.
Posted: January 22, 2025Is Zambia worth visiting?
Laurence
France
Zambia, Solo travel
I traveled (solo) in Zambia and Malawi. The two countries are pretty safe and traveling as a solo woman wasn’t a problem. The cost of living is very cheap if you stick to the local things ( transport, food, accommodation….). It can be tricky when it comes to getting from a place to another with public transportation especially in Malawi. Don’t miss the national parks and all the animals that live in. If you can afford a little safari then do it. And don’t miss the Victoria Falls
Posted: May 29, 2024Zambia, Group travel
Zambia is such an amazing country with so much to do! Personally I felt a lot safer being in a group as a woman, and could see myself feeling overwhelmed if on my own, especially in rural areas where public transportation isn’t accessible. Overall, the culture, the joy of the people, and the beautiful natural surroundings make Zambia the top place I want to revisit!
Posted: May 17, 2023Meet locals in Zambia
DIANA
About Me
Africa has been in my blood for 25 years. What gets me up and excited is my deep passion for storytelling, I love to craft and amplify the narratives of impactful projects, impressive people and gentle souls ❤ As a writer and creative mind with a tech-minded practicality, I harness the power of the internet to act as a loudspeaker. I love to connect people, and communicate ideas and concepts. I have lived and worked in 6 countries around the globe and consider myself a global citizen.
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Ngawa
About Me
Hi Hi my name is Ngawa pronounced N-Gah-wah. I'm a law student,passionate about animal welfare and climate justice advocacy. I can speak basic Nyanja and Bemba,it definitely sounds better in my head. I collect hobbies like pokemon, 2025s hobby is crotchet. If im not bedrotting, I spend most of my days volunteering at the Cactus Animal Shelter,visiting art galleries, going to small indie concerts or Afro sunset raves(because I find clubs annoying) and going walking/jogging(plan on getting a bike soon). I enjoy teaching people about the little things I know about Zambia. And one of my super powers is knowing a guy for everything 🤣
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Safety in Zambia
