Zimbabwe: Population, female
In , Zimbabwe's Population, female was 8.71 million.
That's up 1.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18,600,712.16 . Zimbabwe ranks #73 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 8.71M
- Trough
- 6.57M
- 1-year change
- +1.7%
- 5-year change
- +8.4%
- +1.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +16.2%
- +1.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, female |
|---|---|
| 8.705M | |
| 8.560M | |
| 8.426M | |
| 8.292M | |
| 8.156M | |
| 8.028M | |
| 7.909M | |
| 7.797M | |
| 7.691M | |
| 7.589M |
About Population, female
Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Zimbabwe's Population, female in 2024?
- In 2024, Zimbabwe's Population, female was 8.71 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Zimbabwe's Population, female rising or falling?
- Zimbabwe's Population, female rose 1.7% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Zimbabwe rank globally on Population, female?
- In 2024, Zimbabwe ranked #73 out of 217 countries reporting Population, female.
- How does Zimbabwe's Population, female compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, female in 2024 was 18.60 million, so Zimbabwe is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 of 48.
- What is Population, female and how is it measured?
- Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN), CC BY 4.0.