Zimbabwe
ZWESub-Saharan Africa Lower middle incomeCapital: HarareEconomy
Fiscal
People
Health
Education
Trade
Energy / Env
Tech
Governance
Equality
Infra
Labor
67/80 indicators · percentile vs world (IMF / WB / WHO)underover
GDP
$57
2027▲ 3.6%
Population
16.6M
2024▲ 1.8%
GDP per Capita
$3,174
2027▲ 1.5%
Life Expectancy
62.8 years
2023▲ 0.7%
Zimbabwe in world space2000–2023
192 countries · log scale on X world Zimbabwe· trajectory line: 1980 → today
▶About Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's GDP is $55.43B (2026), with a population of 16.6M, and GDP per capita of $3,127. Key indicators include real GDP growth of 4.6%, inflation at 18.2%, government debt at 41.6% of GDP, life expectancy of 62.8 years. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank World Development Indicators.
Located in Sub-Saharan Africa, this nation has a lower middle income economy with a projected GDP of $55.434 billion in 2026. The GDP growth rate is expected to reach 4.6% in the same year, with a GDP per capita of $3126.853. Inflation is anticipated to be 18.2% in 2026. Trade is significant, with trade to GDP ratio at 41.4865312656314 in 2024. Unemployment is projected to be 9.293% in 2025. The population is estimated to be 16,634,373 in 2024, with a life expectancy of 62.775 years as of 2023. The capital city is Harare. The society faces challenges such as high inflation and unemployment, but also shows resilience with a growing economy.
▶Economy30 indicators · 2020–2027 · IMF / WB
▶Fiscal & Monetary13 indicators · 2022–2027 · IMF / WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation, Consumer Prices (%) | 10.1% | 2027 | ▼ 44.5% | IMF |
| Govt Gross Debt (% of GDP) | 38.9% | 2027 | ▼ 6.5% | IMF |
| Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) | 0.0% | 2027 | ▲ 100.0% | IMF |
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | 3.6% | 2027 | ▲ 0.0% | IMF |
| Inflation, CPI (%, World Bank) | 104.7% | 2022 | ▲ 6.2% | WB |
| Real Interest Rate (%) | -68.9% | 2023 | ▼ 80.8% | WB |
| Lending Interest Rate (%) | 170.3% | 2023 | ▲ 29.2% | WB |
| Deposit Interest Rate (%) | 62.8% | 2023 | ▲ 80.9% | WB |
| Total Reserves incl. Gold (USD) | $485.0M | 2024 | ▲ 319.8% | WB |
| Total Reserves (months of imports) | 0.5 | 2024 | ▲ 302.2% | WB |
| Official Exchange Rate (per USD) | 3,266.33 | 2024 | ▼ 6.9% | WB |
| PPP Conversion Factor | 8.35 | 2024 | ▲ 1069.0% | WB |
| Broad Money (% of GDP) | 11.2% | 2023 | ▼ 11.6% | WB |
▶Trade15 indicators · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade (% of GDP) | 41.5% | 2024 | ▲ 3.0% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 18.0% | 2024 | ▲ 5.4% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 23.4% | 2024 | ▲ 1.1% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (USD) | $7.50B | 2024 | ▲ 22.1% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (USD) | $9.74B | 2024 | ▲ 17.1% | WB |
| Merchandise Exports (USD) | $7.43B | 2024 | ▲ 2.9% | WB |
| Merchandise Imports (USD) | $9.50B | 2024 | ▲ 3.1% | WB |
| FDI Inflows (% of GDP) | 1.1% | 2024 | ▼ 33.5% | WB |
| FDI Outflows (% of GDP) | 0.3% | 2024 | ▲ 271.8% | WB |
| FDI Net Inflows (USD) | $465.4M | 2024 | ▼ 23.0% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (USD) | $3.51B | 2024 | ▲ 6.3% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (% of GDP) | 8.4% | 2024 | ▼ 8.2% | WB |
| High-Tech Exports (% of manufactured) | 2.8% | 2024 | ▲ 44.1% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | 1.2% | 2024 | ▲ 223.3% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (USD) | $501.2M | 2024 | ▲ 274.4% | WB |
▶External Debt7 indicators · 2023–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GNI) | 33.0% | 2024 | ▼ 21.1% | WB |
| External Debt Stocks (USD) | $14.40B | 2024 | ▼ 1.0% | WB |
| Total Debt Service (% of GNI) | 3.4% | 2024 | ▼ 17.6% | WB |
| Present Value of External Debt (USD) | $6.07B | 2024 | — | WB |
| Use of IMF Credit (USD) | $1.33B | 2024 | ▼ 2.8% | WB |
| Net ODA Received (% of GNI) | 2.2% | 2023 | ▲ 13.4% | WB |
| Net ODA Received (USD) | $791.5M | 2023 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
▶Finance4 indicators · 2023–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Credit to Private Sector (% of GDP) | 6.5% | 2023 | ▲ 11.2% | WB |
| Account Ownership at Financial Institution (%) | 49.5% | 2024 | ▼ 17.1% | WB |
| Account Ownership, Female (%) | 47.0% | 2024 | ▼ 12.9% | WB |
| Account Ownership, Male (%) | 52.4% | 2024 | ▼ 20.4% | WB |
▶People23 indicators · 2023–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16.6M | 2024 | ▲ 1.8% | WB |
| Population Growth (%) | 1.8% | 2024 | ▲ 6.2% | WB |
| Population Density (per km²) | 42 | 2023 | ▲ 1.7% | WB |
| Surface Area (sq km) | 390,760 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Land Area (sq km) | 386,850 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Urban Population (%) | 39.9% | 2024 | ▲ 1.5% | WB |
| Urban Population (total) | 6.6M | 2024 | ▲ 3.4% | WB |
| Rural Population (%) | 60.1% | 2024 | ▼ 1.0% | WB |
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 62.8 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.7% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Male | 60.2 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Female | 65.0 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.7% | WB |
| Fertility Rate (births per woman) | 3.7 | 2023 | ▼ 1.1% | WB |
| Birth Rate (per 1,000) | 30.4 | 2023 | ▼ 1.5% | WB |
| Death Rate (per 1,000) | 7.6 | 2023 | ▼ 2.1% | WB |
| Net Migration | -54,555 | 2025 | ▲ 9.9% | WB |
| Population Ages 0–14 (%) | 40.9% | 2024 | ▼ 1.1% | WB |
| Population Ages 15–64 (%) | 55.5% | 2024 | ▲ 0.8% | WB |
| Population Ages 65+ (%) | 3.6% | 2024 | ▼ 0.5% | WB |
| Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 80.1% | 2024 | ▼ 1.9% | WB |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 6.5% | 2024 | ▼ 1.3% | WB |
| Youth Dependency Ratio (%) | 73.6% | 2024 | ▼ 1.9% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Male (per 1,000) | 366 | 2023 | ▼ 1.4% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Female (per 1,000) | 278.1 | 2023 | ▼ 2.5% | WB |
▶Labor20 indicators · 2024–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Labor Force | 6.9M | 2025 | ▲ 2.9% | WB |
| Labor Force Participation (%) | 67.7% | 2025 | ▼ 0.0% | WB |
| Female Labor Force Participation (%) | 62.2% | 2025 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Male Labor Force Participation (%) | 74.3% | 2025 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Unemployment (%) | 9.3% | 2025 | ▼ 1.5% | WB |
| Female Unemployment (%) | 9.4% | 2025 | ▼ 2.4% | WB |
| Male Unemployment (%) | 9.2% | 2025 | ▼ 0.6% | WB |
| Youth Unemployment (%) | 15.5% | 2025 | ▲ 0.8% | WB |
| Employment in Agriculture (%) | 54.3% | 2025 | ▼ 1.6% | WB |
| Employment in Industry (%) | 11.5% | 2025 | ▲ 0.8% | WB |
| Employment in Services (%) | 34.2% | 2025 | ▲ 2.3% | WB |
| Self-Employed (%) | 63.4% | 2024 | ▼ 6.3% | WB |
| Vulnerable Employment (%) | 68.2% | 2025 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Wage & Salaried Workers (% of total) | 29.2% | 2025 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Part-Time Employment (%) | 15.0% | 2024 | ▲ 5.5% | WB |
| Employers (% of total employment) | 2.6% | 2025 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Labor Force, Female (% of total) | 49.6% | 2025 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Employment to Population Ratio (%) | 61.4% | 2025 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Self-Employed (% of total) | 70.8% | 2025 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| NEET Youth (% not in education/employment) | 36.0% | 2024 | ▲ 20.1% | WB |
▶Education15 indicators · 2013–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Spending (% of GDP) | 0.4% | 2023 | — | WB |
| Education Spending (% of govt expenditure) | 17.9% | 2025 | ▲ 9.7% | WB |
| Primary School Enrollment (%) | 93.1% | 2024 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Secondary School Enrollment (%) | 52.4% | 2013 | — | WB |
| Tertiary School Enrollment (%) | 7.7% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Primary Completion Rate (%) | 86.0% | 2024 | ▲ 0.9% | WB |
| Lower Secondary Completion Rate (%) | 65.6% | 2024 | ▼ 2.1% | WB |
| Out-of-School Children, Primary | 332,314 | 2024 | ▲ 14.8% | WB |
| Out-of-School Girls, Primary | 151,054 | 2024 | ▲ 18.3% | WB |
| Primary School Teachers | 90,330 | 2024 | ▲ 5.0% | WB |
| Secondary School Teachers | 42,585 | 2013 | — | WB |
| Expenditure per Student, Primary (% of GDP/cap) | 47.8% | 2014 | — | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio (Primary) | 87.6 | 2019 | — | WB |
| Education Spending, Secondary (% of govt) | 26.9% | 2014 | — | WB |
| Education Spending, Tertiary (% of govt) | 16.8% | 2014 | — | WB |
▶Health41 indicators · 2019–2024 · WHO
▶Energy & Environment15 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO₂ Emissions (tonnes per capita) | 0.8 | 2024 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
| CO₂ Emissions (total kilotonnes) | 13 | 2024 | ▲ 2.3% | WB |
| Energy Use (kg oil eq. per capita) | 417 | 2022 | ▲ 2.7% | WB |
| Electric Power Consumption (kWh per capita) | 539 | 2022 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Renewable Electricity Output (%) | 72.6% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Renewable Energy Consumption (%) | 82.4% | 2021 | ▼ 2.0% | WB |
| Access to Electricity (%) | 62.0% | 2023 | ▲ 23.8% | WB |
| Access to Clean Fuels for Cooking (%) | 30.7% | 2023 | ▲ 0.7% | WB |
| PM2.5 Air Pollution (µg/m³) | 19.5 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Forest Area (%) | 44.7% | 2023 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Forest Area (sq km) | 173,064 | 2023 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Arable Land (%) | 10.4% | 2023 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Terrestrial Protected Areas (%) | 28.3% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Access to Basic Drinking Water (%) | 67.2% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WHO |
| Access to Basic Sanitation (%) | 34.6% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WHO |
▶Agriculture11 indicators · 2022–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land (%) | 41.8% | 2023 | ▼ 0.0% | WB |
| Cereal Yield (kg per hectare) | 744 | 2023 | ▼ 22.3% | WB |
| Food Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 121.7 | 2022 | ▲ 1.0% | WB |
| Crop Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 123.5 | 2022 | ▼ 5.0% | WB |
| Livestock Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 119.6 | 2022 | ▲ 3.1% | WB |
| Land Under Cereal Production (hectares) | 1.6M | 2023 | ▲ 2.8% | WB |
| Total Fisheries Production (metric tonnes) | 92,005 | 2023 | ▼ 10.1% | WB |
| Fertilizer Consumption (kg per hectare) | 26.2 | 2023 | ▼ 14.8% | WB |
| Prevalence of Undernourishment (%) | 19.7% | 2023 | ▼ 7.9% | WB |
| Annual Freshwater Withdrawals (% of internal) | 40.0% | 2022 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Cereal Production (metric tons) | 1.2M | 2023 | ▼ 20.1% | WB |
▶Technology9 indicators · 2021–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Users (%) | 38.4% | 2023 | ▲ 1.4% | WB |
| Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) | 92 | 2023 | ▲ 3.0% | WB |
| Fixed Broadband Subscriptions (per 100) | 1.6 | 2023 | ▼ 2.9% | WB |
| Secure Internet Servers (per million) | 90 | 2024 | ▲ 0.7% | WB |
| Scientific Journal Articles | 563 | 2022 | ▲ 13.6% | WB |
| High-Technology Exports (USD) | $13.9M | 2024 | ▲ 31.6% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (% of service exports) | 3.3% | 2024 | ▼ 15.6% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (USD) | $14.9M | 2024 | ▼ 3.4% | WB |
| Industrial Design Applications, Resident | 14 | 2021 | — | WB |
▶Infrastructure8 indicators · 2020–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transport, Passengers Carried | 92,494 | 2023 | ▲ 22.4% | WB |
| Air Transport, Freight (million ton-km) | 3.8 | 2023 | ▼ 3.9% | WB |
| Rail Lines (total km) | 3,120 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Railways, Passengers (million km) | 17 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Railways, Goods (million ton-km) | 703 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Logistics Performance Index (1–5) | 2.50 | 2022 | — | WB |
| Electricity from Oil (%) | 0.0% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Electricity from Nuclear (%) | 0.0% | 2021 | — | WB |
▶Gender6 indicators · 2013–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women in Parliament (%) | 28.1% | 2024 | ▼ 8.4% | WB |
| Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%) | 56.6% | 2024 | ▼ 8.7% | WB |
| Female Wage & Salaried Workers (%) | 21.6% | 2025 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Adolescent Fertility Rate (per 1,000) | 98.1 | 2023 | ▼ 1.4% | WB |
| Gender Parity Index, Secondary | 0.96 | 2013 | — | WB |
| Gender Parity in Primary Education | 1.01 | 2021 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
▶Governance10 indicators · 2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control of Corruption | -1.26 | 2023 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness | -1.17 | 2023 | ▲ 6.5% | WB |
| Political Stability | -0.93 | 2023 | ▼ 4.4% | WB |
| Regulatory Quality | -1.34 | 2023 | ▲ 6.1% | WB |
| Rule of Law | -1.28 | 2023 | ▼ 3.2% | WB |
| Voice & Accountability | -1.09 | 2023 | ▲ 1.5% | WB |
| Control of Corruption (percentile rank) | 9.9% | 2023 | ▲ 16.7% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness (percentile rank) | 11.8% | 2023 | ▲ 8.7% | WB |
| Rule of Law (percentile rank) | 10.4% | 2023 | ▼ 8.3% | WB |
| Political Stability (percentile rank) | 15.2% | 2023 | ▼ 8.1% | WB |
▶Military6 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military Spending (% of GDP) | 0.4% | 2024 | ▲ 67.4% | WB |
| Military Expenditure (USD) | $98.4M | 2024 | ▼ 88.7% | WB |
| Armed Forces Personnel | 51,000 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Armed Forces (% of labor force) | 0.9% | 2020 | — | WB |
| Military Spending (% of govt expenditure) | 1.3% | 2024 | ▲ 13.3% | WB |
| Intentional Homicides (per 100,000) | 6.8 | 2022 | ▲ 8.7% | WB |
▶Social Protection8 indicators · 2010–2020 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Insurance Coverage (%) | 4.8% | 2019 | — | — |
| Social Assistance Coverage (%) | 31.1% | 2019 | — | — |
| Labor Market Programs Coverage (%) | 1.5% | 2019 | — | — |
| Social Protection Coverage (%) | 36.7% | 2019 | — | — |
| Human Capital Index (0–1) | 0.47 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Human Capital Index, Female | 0.41 | 2010 | — | WB |
| Human Capital Index, Male | 0.40 | 2010 | — | WB |
| Learning-Adjusted Years of School | 7.0 years | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Tourism6 indicators · 2019–2020 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Tourism, Arrivals | 639,000 | 2020 | — | WB |
| International Tourism, Departures | 3.3M | 2019 | — | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (USD) | $66.0M | 2020 | — | WB |
| Tourism Expenditures (USD) | $157.0M | 2020 | — | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (% of total exports) | 1.3% | 2020 | — | WB |
| International Tourism, Transport Services (USD) | $3.0M | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Urban Development8 indicators · 2022–2025 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Population Growth (%) | 3.3% | 2024 | ▲ 3.7% | WB |
| Population in Largest City | 1.6M | 2025 | ▲ 1.9% | WB |
| Population in Largest City (% of urban) | 23.8% | 2025 | ▼ 1.5% | WB |
| Population in Agglomerations >1M (% of total) | 9.6% | 2025 | ▼ 0.0% | WB |
| Population in Slums (% of urban) | 54.9% | 2022 | ▲ 154.5% | WB |
| Rural Population Growth (%) | 0.8% | 2024 | ▲ 9.6% | WB |
| Access to Safely Managed Drinking Water (%) | 25.5% | 2024 | ▼ 0.7% | WHO |
| Access to Safely Managed Sanitation (%) | 23.6% | 2024 | ▼ 0.1% | WHO |
