🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
With 16,950,795 inhabitants (2025), Zimbabwe ranks 73 out of 213 in the population ranking (Africa). GDP per capita – Zimbabwe: $3,021 /inh. (2025), ranking 162 out of 211. Economic growth is 8.1 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 9.3 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 104.7 % (2022).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Zimbabwe, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Population living less than 5 m above sea level (1/212), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: mobility (1/186).
Weaknesses – Zimbabwe, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Road traffic deaths (187/188), Inflation (GDP deflator) (208/210), Inflation (consumer prices) (188/191).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Zimbabwe has $3,021 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Zimbabwe has 9.3 %, above the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Zimbabwe has 104.7 %, above the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Zimbabwe has 8.1 %, above the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP growth | 8.1 % | 2025 | 11 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 6.1 % | 2025 | 17 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 6.4 % | 2021 | 66 of 211 |
| GDP | $51.2B | 2025 | 97 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $109.7B | 2025 | 101 of 201 |
| Net national income per capita | $1,491 /inh. | 2021 | 142 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $6,470 /inh. | 2025 | 158 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $2,660 /inh. | 2025 | 160 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $3,021 /inh. | 2025 | 162 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lending interest rate | 46.4 % | 2025 | 2 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 26.6 LCU/$ | 2025 | 89 of 211 |
| Real interest rate | -20.1 % | 2025 | 145 of 146 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 11.2 % | 2023 | 164 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 104.7 % | 2022 | 188 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 83.1 % | 2025 | 208 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in agriculture | 54.3 % | 2025 | 18 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 70.8 % | 2025 | 31 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 67.7 % | 2025 | 40 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 61.4 % | 2025 | 63 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 15.5 % | 2025 | 111 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 9.3 % | 2025 | 145 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 11.5 % | 2025 | 157 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 34.2 % | 2025 | 165 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current account balance | 1.2 % | 2024 | 67 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $9.7B | 2025 | 106 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 2.8 % | 2024 | 130 of 185 |
| Services exports | $438.5M | 2024 | 157 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 18.1 % | 2024 | 159 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 23.4 % | 2024 | 164 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 41.5 % | 2024 | 166 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migrant remittances received | 8.5 % | 2024 | 37 of 196 |
| Official development aid received | 2.2 % | 2023 | 75 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $965M | 2025 | 98 of 203 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 1.9 % | 2025 | 107 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 639,000 arr. | 2020 | 118 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $66M | 2020 | 167 of 201 |
Public finances 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 33.3 % | 2018 | 40 of 159 |
| Budget balance | -3.6 % | 2018 | 106 of 158 |
| Government final consumption | 12.2 % | 2024 | 143 of 187 |
| Tax revenue | 7.2 % | 2018 | 148 of 161 |
| Military spending | 0.6 % | 2025 | 149 of 165 |
| Central government spending | 11 % | 2018 | 151 of 160 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 33 % | 2024 | 36 of 121 |
| Stock market capitalization | 35.9 % | 1999 | 52 of 101 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $485M | 2024 | 163 of 180 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 0.5 months | 2024 | 170 of 177 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 6.5 % | 2023 | 176 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry (including construction) | 37.1 % | 2025 | 23 of 205 |
| Household final consumption | 84.4 % | 2024 | 24 of 189 |
| Manufacturing | 14.9 % | 2025 | 46 of 201 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9.5 % | 2025 | 77 of 203 |
| Services | 48.2 % | 2025 | 154 of 202 |
| Gross savings | 10.7 % | 2024 | 158 of 178 |
| Gross capital formation | 8.8 % | 2024 | 178 of 185 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age dependency ratio | 78.1 per 100 | 2025 | 21 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 40.3 % | 2025 | 23 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 52.3 % | 2025 | 26 of 213 |
| Population | 16,950,795 inhab. | 2025 | 73 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 91.2 % | 2024 | 95 of 145 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 48.7 % | 2019 | 160 of 178 |
| Urban population | 40.5 % | 2025 | 169 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 3.6 % | 2025 | 174 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 91.3 per 100 women | 2025 | 188 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 47.7 % | 2025 | 188 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 56.2 % | 2025 | 193 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 102.5 per 100 girls | 2024 | 205 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 17.8 yrs | 2023 | 207 of 226 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth rate | 29.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 31 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 3.67 children/woman | 2024 | 36 of 213 |
| Population growth | 1.88 % | 2025 | 51 of 213 |
| Death rate | 7.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 98 of 213 |
| Suicide rate | 15.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 135 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 6.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 139 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 28.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 145 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 52.5 yrs | 2023 | 179 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 64.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 179 of 194 |
| Road traffic deaths | 41.2 per 100,000 | 2019 | 187 of 188 |
| Infant mortality | 62.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 190 of 194 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 63.1 yrs | 2024 | 197 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 65.3 yrs | 2024 | 197 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 60.5 yrs | 2024 | 198 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 10.6 % | 2023 | 29 of 191 |
| Measles vaccination | 90 % | 2024 | 92 of 191 |
| Hospital beds | 2 per 1,000 | 2014 | 107 of 190 |
| Nurses and midwives | 3.07 per 1,000 | 2022 | 113 of 196 |
| Undernourishment | 18.4 % | 2024 | 138 of 167 |
| HIV prevalence | 9.8 % | 2024 | 147 of 152 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 203 per 100,000 | 2024 | 174 of 206 |
| Health expenditure | 2.9 % | 2023 | 177 of 191 |
| Physicians | 0.14 per 1,000 | 2023 | 177 of 193 |
| Open defecation | 12.6 % | 2024 | 184 of 211 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 34.6 % | 2024 | 192 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 67.2 % | 2024 | 192 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes prevalence | 1.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 207 |
| Tobacco use among women | 1 % | 2024 | 16 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult men | 6.1 % | 2024 | 26 of 196 |
| Tobacco use | 11 % | 2024 | 38 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 21 % | 2024 | 51 of 165 |
| Adult obesity | 14.7 % | 2024 | 54 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 21.3 % | 2024 | 76 of 196 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 5.4 L/person | 2024 | 89 of 202 |
| Average height of women | 158.2 cm | 2014 | 114 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 25.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 123 of 190 |
| Average height of men | 168.6 cm | 2014 | 126 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 22.2 kg/m² | 2016 | 168 of 190 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 84.8 % | 2022 | 5 of 112 |
| Frequent prayer | 94.2 % | 2022 | 9 of 80 |
| Importance of religion in life | 98.5 % | 2022 | 13 of 114 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.74 | 2003 | 16 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 87.2 % | 2020 | 53 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 10.5 % | 2020 | 57 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 1.7 % | 2020 | 69 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 79 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 83 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.45 | 2003 | 85 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.39 | 2003 | 108 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0.5 % | 2020 | 126 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 2.6 % | 2024 | 138 of 212 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 40.5 % | 2019 | 7 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 4.8 % | 2019 | 149 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 49.2 % | 2019 | 158 of 169 |
| Gini index | 50.3 | 2019 | 161 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of neighboring countries | 4 countries | 2026 | 56 of 223 |
| Land area | 386,850 km² | 2024 | 60 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 3,229 km | 2026 | 61 of 230 |
| Total area | 390,760 km² | 2024 | 61 of 212 |
| Population density | 43 inh./km² | 2024 | 158 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 0 km | 2026 | 184 of 227 |
| Latitude of the country's center | -19 ° | 2026 | 209 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Landlocked | 2026 | 44 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0 % | 2015 | 1 of 212 |
| Lowest point | 162 m | 2026 | 18 of 228 |
| Average elevation | 961 m | 2026 | 34 of 166 |
| Highest point | 2,592 m | 2026 | 93 of 229 |
| Average annual rainfall | 657 mm | 2022 | 119 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 763 m³/inh. | 2022 | 141 of 181 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 28.3 % | 2025 | 46 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 48.1 % | 2024 | 65 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 35.7 % | 2024 | 93 of 210 |
| Arable land | 10.4 % | 2024 | 101 of 204 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.76 | 2025 | 65 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.2 | 2025 | 110 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.15 | 2025 | 120 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.27 | 2025 | 122 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.17 | 2025 | 136 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.14 | 2025 | 139 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.22 | 2025 | 141 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.53 | 2025 | 114 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.63 | 2025 | 117 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.42 | 2025 | 128 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.44 | 2025 | 129 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.41 | 2025 | 132 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.35 | 2025 | 135 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.38 | 2025 | 138 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.16 | 2025 | 150 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.17 | 2025 | 157 of 174 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -1.19 | 2025 | 137 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.18 | 2025 | 140 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.18 | 2025 | 141 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.85 | 2025 | 155 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 21 pts | 2024 | 158 of 179 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.87 | 2025 | 175 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -1.3 | 2025 | 175 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.89 | 2025 | 176 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -1.22 | 2025 | 181 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -1.29 | 2025 | 186 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -1.28 | 2025 | 187 of 203 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,979 | 2025 | 14 of 189 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 19.9 % | 2015 | 74 of 106 |
| Share of women in parliament | 30.1 % | 2025 | 76 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 24 % | 2025 | 79 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Rights not equal | 2025 | 21 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Law covering some forms of violence | 2025 | 38 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 75 /100 | 2025 | 12 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 27 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 31.3 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 75 /100 | 2025 | 87 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 75 /100 | 2025 | 110 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 75 /100 | 2025 | 116 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 62.3 /100 | 2025 | 118 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 50 /100 | 2025 | 128 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 50 /100 | 2025 | 141 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 0 /100 | 2025 | 147 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -2.5 pts | 2025 | 175 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Restrictions provided by law | 2025 | 43 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 6.8 per 100,000 | 2022 | 138 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 27 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Allowed at the discretion of the authorities | 2026 | 26 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Signed, not ratified | 2026 | 25 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished except for exceptional crimes | 2026 | 7 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 85.2 % | 2015 | 2 of 78 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 65.8 % | 2015 | 29 of 181 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 10.4 % | 2015 | 35 of 150 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 86 % | 2019 | 158 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 358 per 100,000 | 2023 | 176 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 95.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 195 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 24.6 % | 2019 | 49 of 64 |
| Trade union membership rate | 17.8 % | 2017 | 64 of 137 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 5.8 /10 | 2024 | 163 of 186 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 16.4 % | 2021 | 167 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Women married before age 18 | 33.7 % | 2019 | 124 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Right not identical | 2025 | 44 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Recognized only by customary law | 2026 | 8 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 7 yrs | 2025 | 165 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has about 16,950,795 inhabitants (2025), ranking 73 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Zimbabwe?
GDP per capita is $3,021 /inh. (2025): Zimbabwe ranks 162 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Zimbabwe?
Annual inflation is 104.7 % (2022); Zimbabwe ranks 188 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Zimbabwe?
The unemployment rate is 9.3 % (2025); Zimbabwe ranks 145 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Zimbabwe stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Zimbabwe has $3,021 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Zimbabwe come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.