PROGRESS SO FAR:

In 2022, the cattle population stood at 4.9 million. By 2023, this increased to 5.1 million. From 2024, Zambia’s livestock population is growing at an annual rate of 8.2%, putting the country on track to reach 7 million by 2027.

Southern Province has the most cattle, accounting for 41.6% of the national population. This is followed by Eastern Province with 19.8% and Central Province with 14.6%.