Rank #212 by World Population
🇿🇼Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has a population of 16,340,822, ranking #212 in the world. The capital is Harare. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Lower middle income
16,340,822
Population
#212
World Rank
62.8
Life Expectancy
$2,195
GDP Per Capita
Zimbabwe, #212 by world population
Zimbabwe Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Zimbabwe had a population of 3,809,389 in 1960 and 16,634,373 in 2024, a 4.4× growth over 64 years. The peak was 16,634,373 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.34%.
16,634,373
Population (2024)
3,809,389
Population (1960)
16,634,373
Peak (2024)
2.34%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,809,389 |
| 1961 | 3,930,401 |
| 1962 | 4,055,959 |
| 1963 | 4,185,877 |
| 1964 | 4,320,006 |
| 1965 | 4,458,462 |
| 1966 | 4,601,217 |
| 1967 | 4,748,307 |
| 1968 | 4,900,440 |
| 1969 | 5,058,181 |
| 1970 | 5,215,918 |
| 1971 | 5,374,712 |
| 1972 | 5,542,445 |
| 1973 | 5,720,404 |
| 1974 | 5,908,328 |
| 1975 | 6,098,658 |
| 1976 | 6,287,105 |
| 1977 | 6,449,512 |
| 1978 | 6,543,575 |
| 1979 | 6,647,556 |
| 1980 | 7,041,303 |
| 1981 | 7,498,635 |
| 1982 | 7,796,496 |
| 1983 | 8,098,404 |
| 1984 | 8,391,488 |
| 1985 | 8,686,813 |
| 1986 | 8,982,578 |
| 1987 | 9,284,644 |
| 1988 | 9,583,094 |
| 1989 | 9,864,798 |
| 1990 | 10,137,281 |
| 1991 | 10,404,816 |
| 1992 | 10,702,700 |
| 1993 | 10,860,288 |
| 1994 | 10,873,148 |
| 1995 | 10,974,599 |
| 1996 | 11,158,360 |
| 1997 | 11,369,827 |
| 1998 | 11,594,297 |
| 1999 | 11,783,458 |
| 2000 | 11,892,055 |
| 2001 | 11,971,901 |
| 2002 | 12,087,653 |
| 2003 | 12,232,323 |
| 2004 | 12,365,896 |
| 2005 | 12,483,432 |
| 2006 | 12,636,445 |
| 2007 | 12,804,058 |
| 2008 | 12,959,149 |
| 2009 | 13,142,790 |
| 2010 | 13,356,548 |
| 2011 | 13,595,424 |
| 2012 | 13,817,887 |
| 2013 | 14,013,808 |
| 2014 | 14,207,359 |
| 2015 | 14,399,013 |
| 2016 | 14,600,294 |
| 2017 | 14,812,482 |
| 2018 | 15,034,452 |
| 2019 | 15,271,368 |
| 2020 | 15,526,888 |
| 2021 | 15,797,210 |
| 2022 | 16,069,056 |
| 2023 | 16,340,822 |
| 2024 | 16,634,373 |
Demographics
| Population | 16,340,822 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.68% |
| Urban Population | 39.3% |
| Fertility Rate | 3.72 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 62.8 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 62.2 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$2,195
GDP Per Capita
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
50.3
Gini Index (inequality)
40.3%
Trade (% of GDP)
639,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
2.9%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.14
Physicians per 1,000
0.4%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
62.2
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
62.0%
Electricity Access
36.3%
Internet Users
90
Mobile Subs per 100
42.2
People per km2
-97,380
Net Migration
Environment
44.7%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Zimbabwe in global context
Zimbabwe is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Zimbabwe has a population of 16,340,822, ranking #212 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.68%.
Life expectancy in Zimbabwe is 62.8 years. The infant mortality rate is 62.2 per 1,000 live births.
Zimbabwe's GDP per capita is $2,195. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
39.3% of Zimbabwe's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 42.2 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Zimbabwe is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
For this entity, the underlying data on this page comes from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS and decennial files. The breakdown above is the federal record; the paragraphs below add the per-entity context that makes the headline numbers usable for a real decision rather than just a data lookup.
Every number on this page links back to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS and decennial files; the methodology page describes the inputs, refresh cadence, and known limitations of the underlying data product.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.