Moving to Zambia from Albania

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Albania to Zambia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Albania to Zambia, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Albania to Zambia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AL
1.6
ZM
5.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AL
10.8
ZM
17.1

Albania performs better than Zambia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AL
$1,464
ZM
$244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AL
18.8
ZM
2.6

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AL
59.0
ZM
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AL
1.8t
ZM
0.5t

Zambia performs significantly better than Albania across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AL
20.6
ZM
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AL
4.8%
ZM
2.8%

Albania generally does better on infrastructure, though Zambia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AL
11.6%
ZM
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AL
$18,100
ZM
$3,700

Albania generally does better on employment & economy, though Zambia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AL
79.5 yrs
ZM
66.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AL
10.8
ZM
37.1

Albania generally does better on family life, though Zambia leads in education spending.

Data: Albanian Taxation Office, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Albania and Zambia. To live, work, or study long-term in Zambia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Zambia's immigration authority.

Albania passport

Albania passport holder visiting Zambia

Visa Free
Albania passport holders can enter Zambia without a visa.
Zambia passport

Zambia passport holder visiting Albania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Zambia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Albania.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Zambia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Zambia has 0.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Zambia safe for expats?

Albania performs better than Zambia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zambia is 5.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Albania.

How is healthcare in Zambia compared to Albania?

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Zambia, compared to 18.8 in Albania. Zambia scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Albania: 64).

What language do they speak in Zambia?

The official language in Zambia is English. In Albania, the official language is Albanian.

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At a Glance

AL ZM
Population 3,095,344 19,642,123
Currency Albanian Lek (ALL) Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
Languages Albanian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +355 +260
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112