Zimbabwe Statistics

Population

16,950,795 people (2025)

Total GDP

$38.2B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$2,200 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.598 (153.)

About Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe has ancient Great Zimbabwe ruins giving the country its name and archaeological significance. The nation shares Victoria Falls with Zambia and has excellent wildlife reserves. Zimbabwean culture emphasizes traditional values, music, and resilience.

The country has tropical highland climate with comfortable temperatures year-round. Zimbabwe has presidential republic facing economic challenges and reconstruction. The nation has agricultural potential and mineral resources including gold.

Harare is capital with colonial architecture and cultural institutions. Zimbabwe has UNESCO World Heritage Sites and traditional stone sculptures. The country has English as official language with Shona and Ndebele widely spoken.

Traditional Zimbabwean culture includes mbira music, stone carving, and ancestral ceremonies. The nation has religious diversity with Christianity, Islam, and traditional beliefs. Zimbabwean cuisine features sadza, meat, and traditional vegetables.

The population is 15.9 million with cultural richness and ongoing challenges. Zimbabwe offers ancient heritage, artistic traditions, and Southern African beauty in historically significant nation.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$38.2B
$35.2B
$32.1B
$29.1B
$26.0B
$26.0B
$26.9B
$36.0B
$32.6B
$35.1B
$35.2B
$38.2B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
20.3%
0-14
20.0%
10.6%
15-24
10.7%
11.2%
25-44
13.4%
4.2%
45-64
6.1%
1.4%
65+
2.2%
Male
Female
%47.7 (8.087.866)
%52.3 (8.862.928)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 37.166.572 +0.19% 96.1
2090 36.154.189 +0.39% 93.5
2080 34.440.027 +0.63% 89
2070 32.010.414 +0.84% 82.7
2060 29.129.003 +1.05% 75.3
2050 25.866.385 +1.36% 66.9
2040 22.250.109 +1.69% 57.5
2030 18.610.349 +1.87% 48.1
2025 NOW 16.950.795 +1.9% 43.8
2020 15.526.888 +1.67% 40.1
2015 14.399.013 +1.35% 37.2
2010 13.356.548 +1.63% 34.5
2005 12.483.432 +0.95% 32.3
2000 11.892.055 +0.92% 30.7
1995 10.974.599 +0.93% 28.4
1990 10.137.281 +2.76% 26.2
1985 8.686.813 +3.52% 22.5
1980 7.041.303 +5.92% 18.2
1975 6.098.658 +3.22% 15.8
1970 5.215.918 +3.12% 13.5
1965 4.458.462 +3.2% 11.5
1960 3.809.389 +3.16% 9.8
1955 3.263.215 +3.14% 8.4
1950 2.790.905 - 7.2

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Largest Cities

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Geographic Regions

Bulawayo
653.337
Harare
2.123.132
Manicaland
1.862.000
Mashonaland Central
1.152.520
Mashonaland East
1.337.059
Mashonaland West
1.501.656
Masvingo
1.485.090
Matabeleland North
749.017
Matabeleland South
683.893
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1.614.941

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Data Sources

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