General elections were held in Zambia on 27 October 1983.

Its leader, Kenneth Kaunda was automatically re-elected for a fifth term as President, and was confirmed in office with over 95% of the vote.

Only UNIP members could vote in the primaries, and the top three candidates would be able to stand for the National Assembly election.

[3] In total, 812 people stood for election to the National Assembly, with 46 rejected by the UNIP central committee.

[1] Kaunda was the sole candidate for president, and voters voted yes or no to his candidacy.