Zimbabwe
Country statistics · 1990–present
Zimbabwe at a Glance
Zimbabwe is home to 16.6 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $3,302, it is a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Life expectancy at birth stands at 63.1 years, well below the global average, reflecting ongoing public health challenges.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 16.6 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 29.9 and a death rate of 7.5 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 22.4 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 372,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Zimbabwe is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $62 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $3,302 per person, it is classified as a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Real GDP growth is projected at 4.2% in 2029, representing solid growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 63.1 years (2024), well below the global average, reflecting ongoing public health challenges. Current health expenditure per person is $63 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 93.2% (2019), reflecting high literacy rates. 41.6% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating growing but uneven digital access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 25.5% of the population (2024), representing limited safe drinking water access, a significant public health priority.