| System of government | Unitary presiential republic |
| V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index | 0.53/1 |
| Head of State and Head of Government (President) | Hakainde Hichilema (UPND, liberal) |
| Parties in Government | UPND (liberal) PNUP (centre-right) |
National Parliament
Parties
United Party for National Development (UPND)
Leader: Hakainde Hichilema
Orientation: Liberal
Ideology: Economic liberalism, social progressivism
Stance towards the government: In government
International affiliation: Africa Liberal Network
Patriotic Front (PF)
Leader: Edgar Lungu
Orientation: Centre-left
Ideology: Social democracy, social conservatism
Stance towards the government: Opposition
International affiliation: Socialist International (consultative)
Party of National Unity and Progress (PNUP)
Leader: Highvie Hamududu
Orientation: Centre-right
Ideology: Economic liberalism, moderate social conservatism
Stance towards the government: In government
International affiliation: N/A
Socialist Party (SP)
Leader: Fred M’membe
Orientation: Left-wing
Ideology: Democratic socialism
Stance towards the government: Extra-parliamentary opposition
International affiliation: N/A
Democratic Party (DP)
Leader: Harry Kalaba
Orientation: Centre
Ideology: Social liberalism
Stance towards the government: Extra-parliamentary opposition
International affiliation: N/A