Moving to Zambia from Senegal
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Senegal to Zambia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Senegal 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Senegal to Zambia, based on official data.
Who's moving to Zambia?
Top countries of origin for Zambia's foreign-born residents.
- 50,661
- 31,424
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27.175
Senegal
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Senegal to Zambia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Zambia performs significantly better than Senegal across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Zambia performs significantly better than Senegal across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Zambia generally does better on infrastructure, though Senegal leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Senegal generally does better on employment & economy, though Zambia leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Senegal generally does better on family life, though Zambia leads in literacy rate.
Data: Direction Generale des Impots et des Domaines, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Dakar | Lusaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) | 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) |
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| Month | Dakar | Lusaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) | 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) |
| Feb | 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) | 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) |
| Mar | 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) | 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) |
| Apr | 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) |
| May | 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) | 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) |
| Jun | 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) |
| Jul | 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) |
| Aug | 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) | 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) | 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) |
| Oct | 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) | 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) |
| Nov | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) |
| Dec | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) |
Data:
Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM),
Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Senegal 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.
Senegal passport holder visiting Zambia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Zambia passport holder visiting Senegal
Visa FreeData: 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?
Zambia performs significantly better than Senegal across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Zambia compared to Senegal?
Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Zambia, compared to 1.3 in Senegal. Zambia scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Senegal: 50).
What's the weather like in Zambia compared to Senegal?
The average high temperature in Lusaka is 80°F, compared to 82°F in Dakar. Lusaka receives around 31.4 in of rainfall per year, while Dakar gets 14.9 in.
What language do they speak in Zambia?
The official language in Zambia is English. In Senegal, the official language is French.
