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Zimbabwe

03:14:28 PM · October 3, 2026
Africa/Harare · UTC+02:00
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ZW ZWE Sub-Saharan Africa
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

Zimbabwe Country Statistics

Explore Zimbabwe population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe Population

The population of Zimbabwe is 16,950,795 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is 1.88%.

Zimbabwe GDP

The total GDP of Zimbabwe is $51.22B in the latest available data.

Zimbabwe GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for Zimbabwe is 8.11%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

Zimbabwe GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for Zimbabwe is $3,021 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

Zimbabwe Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in Zimbabwe.

  • Birth rate 29.89
  • Death rate 7.50
  • Life expectancy 63.1 years
  • Population growth 1.88%

Zimbabwe Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in Zimbabwe.

  • Literacy rate 93.2%
  • Internet users 41.6%

Zimbabwe Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in Zimbabwe.

  • Inflation 104.71%
  • Unemployment 9.3%

Zimbabwe Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in Zimbabwe.

  • Renewable energy 82.4%
  • Energy consumption 472.23
  • CO₂ emissions 0.7728
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for Zimbabwe.

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Population
16,950,795
reference year 2025
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GDP
$51.22B
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$3,021
per person
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GDP Growth
8.11%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
63.1
years
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Internet Users
41.6%
of population
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Literacy Rate
93.2%
literacy
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Inflation
104.71%
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 29.89
Death Rate 7.50
Population Growth 1.88%
Poverty Rate 38.3%
Unemployment 9.3%

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level Lower middle income
Agricultural Land 41.8%
Renewable Energy 82.4%
Energy Consumption 472.23
CO₂ Emissions 0.7728
EDUCATION DATA

Zimbabwe Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for Zimbabwe.

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Literacy Rate —
Literacy Proficiency —
Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 7.8% (2024)
Education Expenditure 0.4% (2023)
TOURISM DATA

Zimbabwe Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for Zimbabwe.

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International Tourist Arrivals 2.07M 2001
Data Year 2001
Source UN Tourism / OWID
BANKING DATA

Zimbabwe Banking Information

Central banking information for Zimbabwe.

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Central Bank Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe
Bank Type Central Bank
Country Zimbabwe
ISO Code ZW
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

Zimbabwe Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with Zimbabwe.

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ACTIVE 1978

Government of Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) vs PF

Location Zimbabwe (Rhodesia)
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 1977

Government of Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) vs PF

Location Zimbabwe (Rhodesia)
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 1976

Government of Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) vs PF, ZANU

Location Zimbabwe (Rhodesia)
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 1975

Government of Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) vs ZANU

Location Zimbabwe (Rhodesia)
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 1974

Government of Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) vs ZANU, ZAPU

Location Zimbabwe (Rhodesia)
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 1973

Government of Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) vs ZANU, ZAPU

Location Zimbabwe (Rhodesia)
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 1967

Government of Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) vs ZAPU

Location Zimbabwe (Rhodesia)
Intensity Level 1
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for Zimbabwe from 2000 onward.

Population 16,950,795 people · 2025
GDP Growth 8.11 % · 2025
GDP Per Capita 3,021 US$ per person · 2025
Inflation 104.71 % · 2022
Health Expenditure 2.93 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 29.89 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 0.773 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 16,950,795 8.11 3,021 — — — —
2024 16,634,373 1.68 2,496 — — 29.89 0.773
2023 16,340,822 5.35 2,195 — 2.93 30.41 0.769
2022 16,069,056 6.14 2,536 104.71 3.40 30.88 0.719
2021 15,797,210 8.47 2,614 98.55 2.67 30.93 0.689
2020 15,526,888 -7.82 2,060 557.20 2.95 30.99 0.584
2019 15,271,368 -6.33 2,185 255.30 3.23 31.12 0.731
2018 15,034,452 5.01 2,271 10.62 4.67 31.33 0.816
2017 14,812,482 4.73 3,445 0.89 6.17 31.81 0.715
2016 14,600,294 0.76 1,408 -1.54 7.26 32.70 0.772
2015 14,399,013 1.78 1,387 -2.43 7.45 33.92 0.881
2014 14,207,359 2.38 1,373 -0.20 8.13 35.41 0.887
2013 14,013,808 1.99 1,363 1.63 7.11 36.98 0.908
2012 13,817,887 16.67 1,239 3.73 6.92 37.81 0.922
2011 13,595,424 14.19 1,038 3.47 8.08 38.14 1.166
2010 13,356,548 19.68 902 3.02 10.48 37.87 0.754
2009 13,142,790 13.27 736 — — 37.52 0.604
2008 12,959,149 -17.67 341 — — 36.36 0.641
2007 12,804,058 -3.65 414 — — 35.65 0.825
2006 12,636,445 -3.46 431 — — 35.20 0.849
2005 12,483,432 -5.71 461 — — 35.80 0.922
2004 12,365,896 -5.81 470 — — 36.33 0.838
2003 12,232,323 -17.00 468 — — 36.61 0.893
2002 12,087,653 -8.89 525 — — 36.54 1.103
2001 11,971,901 1.44 566 — — 36.46 1.219
2000 11,892,055 -3.06 563 — — 36.13 1.232
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

Zimbabwe

Capital Harare
Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Subregion —
ISO Code ZWE
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