Zimbabwe

Republic of Zimbabwe

"A landlocked Southern African country known for its ancient stone ruins, tobacco farming, and diverse wildlife."

Southern Africa
UN Member
African Union

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Harare

-17.82°, 31.03°

Official Languages

Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language

Population

16.34M

Total Area

390.76K km²

Population Density

41.82 people per km²

Currency

Zimbabwean dollar

$

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

left

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#72
16,340,822

Total Population+1.7%

2023
#175
62.8 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#90
32.5%

Urban Population

2023
#36
3.72

Fertility Rate

2023
#155
38.4%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#100
$35.2B

GDP+5.3%

2023
#146
$2.2K

GDP per Capita

2023
#180
104.7%

Inflation

2022
#135
8.6%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#160
50.3

Gini Index

2019

Frequently Asked Questions About Zimbabwe

What is the capital of Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe's capital city is Harare.

What is the population of Zimbabwe?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Zimbabwe is approximately 16.34M people. This makes it the 72nd most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe spans a total area of approximately 390,757 square kilometers (150,872.06 square miles).

Which continent is Zimbabwe in?

Zimbabwe is located in Africa, specifically within the Southern Africa subregion.

What is the GDP of Zimbabwe?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Zimbabwe is approximately $35.23B USD. This ranks Zimbabwe as the 100th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.