Kitwe's 2026 population is now estimated at 732,063. In 2023, the population of Kitwe was 681,905. Kitwe has grown by 17,117 in the last year, which represents a 2.39% annual change. These population values and projections come from World Population Review Internal Projections .
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Lusaka | 2,393,400 | 1.99% |
| Kitwe | 732,063 | 2.39% |
| Ndola | 700,406 | 2.79% |
| Solwezi | 368,094 | 5.13% |
| Kabwe | 324,850 | 3% |
| Chingola | 285,980 | 2.75% |
| Luanshya | 220,575 | 3.36% |
| Chipata | 220,464 | 4.06% |
| Kasama | 217,042 | 4.84% |
| Mansa | 208,817 | 5.13% |
| Livingstone | 196,030 | 2.39% |
| Mufulira | 175,533 | 0.93% |
| Chunga | 141,120 | 5.13% |
| Mongu | 136,125 | 5.13% |
| Chililabombwe | 129,285 | 3.22% |
| Kalulushi | 127,082 | 5.13% |
| Choma | 120,887 | 5.13% |
| Mazabuka | 118,348 | 3.18% |
| Kafue | 118,058 | 3.18% |
| Nakonde | 111,278 | 5.13% |
