Is Zambia Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Zambia

Safety rating

Unsafe
1.8 /5

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

Low
1.8 /5

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

47%

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:

1.8/5Unsafe

Safety walking alone after dark:

N/ANot enough data

Safety using public transport:

N/ANot enough data

Crime rate:

1.8/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being physically attacked:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

N/ANot enough data

How safe is Zambia?

Ngawa

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, 2025
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Is Zambia worth visiting?

Laurence

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, 2024
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Zambia, 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, 2023
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Meet locals in Zambia

DIANA

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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Alena

Alena

About Me

I’m Alena! A Russian living in Zambia for just one month but already know places and some culture , while learning more. I love doing Tik Toks and dancing:)

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Safety in Zambia