Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians in Zambia

Zambia: Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians was 2,412 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2,412
Change on year
up 57.3%
World rank
17th
of 47 countries
All-time high
3,182
in 2021
All-time low
392
in 2006
Years of data
15
2004–2024

Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians in Zambia, 2004–2024

01.0k2.0k3.0k2004201420242004: 1.2k2005: 4172006: 3922008: 4122009: 5262010: 5462011: 1.0k2012: 1.1k2018: 1.7k2019: 2.0k2020: 2.5k2021: 3.2k2022: 2.2k2023: 1.5k2024: 2.4k

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for medical and pathology laboratory technicians in Zambia is 2,412, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 57.3% on the previous year and up 114.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, medical and pathology laboratory technicians in Zambia peaked at 3,182 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 392, in 2006.

Zambia ranks 17th of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians in Zambia, year by year

Annual values for Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians (number) in Zambia, 2004 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2004 1,163
2005 417 -64.1%
2006 392 -6.0%
2008 412 +5.1%
2009 526 +27.7%
2010 546 +3.8%
2011 1,021 +87.0%
2012 1,126 +10.3%
2018 1,712 +52.0%
2019 2,045 +19.5%
2020 2,506 +22.5%
2021 3,182 +27.0%
2022 2,235 -29.8%
2023 1,533 -31.4%
2024 2,412 +57.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 582 392 1,163 5
2010s 1,290 546 2,045 5
2020s 2,374 1,533 3,182 5

Countries ranked near Zambia

  1. 14 Oman 2,878 compare
  2. 15 Sri Lanka 2,600 compare
  3. 16 Mozambique 2,564 compare
  4. 18 Rwanda 1,869 compare
  5. 19 Benin 1,669 compare
  6. 20 Mongolia 1,451 compare

See the full ranking of 47 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is medical and pathology laboratory technicians in Zambia?
Medical and pathology laboratory technicians in Zambia was 2,412 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest medical and pathology laboratory technicians recorded in Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 3,182 in 2021.
What is the lowest medical and pathology laboratory technicians recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was 392 in 2006.
How does Zambia rank for medical and pathology laboratory technicians?
Zambia ranks 17th out of 47 countries with data for 2024.
Is medical and pathology laboratory technicians rising or falling in Zambia?
Over the last ten years it is up 114.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zambia data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians (number)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
47 places, 453 data points, 1983–2024
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