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Zambia

21.3 million people

Zambia is procuring an integrator for a MOSIP-based digital ID, aiming to reach 80 percent of people by end of 2026. The central bank plans CBDC research and a plan during 2024-2026.

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Digital ID · Goal 16.9

Digital ID in Zambia

Program
Digital ID (INRIS / MOSIP), Smart Zambia Institute
Status
Being built or piloted
National ID card
ID card compulsory
Biometrics
Yes

In March 2026 Smart Zambia Institute sought an international integrator for a MOSIP-based platform funded by the World Bank, targeting 2 million people first and 80 percent by end of 2026. Sources on current enrolment conflict, so no figure is given.

Digital money · Goal 8.10

Central bank digital currency

Status
Research

The Bank of Zambia's 2023 payment plan said it would set a CBDC plan between 2024 and 2026.

On the record

What has happened, newest first

  1. 2026-03Rolling it out

    Smart Zambia Institute sought a MOSIP system integrator for a national digital ID. Mobile ID World ↗

UN and WHO

How Zambia has voted

WHO
Accepted the 2024 rule changes
Pandemic Agreement (May 2025)
No recorded objection
Migration compact (Dec 2018)
Voted yes
Paris climate deal
Party
SDG Index 2026
53.9 · rank 150 of 169
Progress reports to the UN (VNRs)
2

Sovereignty score

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Country research checked Oct 2026. Tracker data checked 11 Oct 2026. Every claim links to its source.