Moving to Zambia from Marshall Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Marshall Islands to Zambia. 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 Marshall Islands to Zambia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MH
11.9
ZM
17.1

Marshall Islands 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

MH
$874
ZM
$244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MH
4.6
ZM
2.6

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MH
0.0t
ZM
0.5t

Marshall Islands performs better than Zambia 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

MH
2.3
ZM
0.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MH
38.7%
ZM
21.0%

Marshall Islands performs better than Zambia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MH
36.0%
ZM
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MH
$6,800
ZM
$3,700

Marshall Islands 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

MH
74.7 yrs
ZM
66.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MH
21.7
ZM
37.1

Marshall Islands performs better than Zambia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Marshall Islands 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.

Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Zambia

Visa Free
Marshall Islands passport holders can enter Zambia without a visa.
Zambia passport

Zambia passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa Required
Zambia passport holders need a visa to enter Marshall Islands.

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?

Marshall Islands performs better than Zambia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Zambia compared to Marshall Islands?

Marshall Islands 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 4.6 in Marshall Islands. Zambia scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Marshall Islands: 59).

What language do they speak in Zambia?

The official language in Zambia is English. In Marshall Islands, the official languages are English and Marshallese.

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At a Glance

MH ZM
Population 79,906 19,642,123
Currency United States Dollar ($) Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
Languages English, Marshallese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +692 +260
Time zones 1 1