Is attempted suicide a crime in Zambia?

Not a crime

Zambia is one of 111 countries classified “Not a crime” for attempted suicide — 85% of the 130 with data.

Source

Taken from: Wikipedia: Suicide legislation
Last checked: 15 September 2026
How it was classified: Read directly from the source’s own table, without interpretation.

Nearby countries

Malawi: Criminal offense
Zimbabwe: Not a crime
Tanzania: Criminal offense
Botswana: Not a crime
Angola: Not a crime
Rwanda: Not a crime

Other laws in Zambia

Abortion: Legal (broad reasons)
FGM Laws: Specifically banned

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