Zimbabwe: Population growth (annual %)
In , Zimbabwe's Population growth (annual %) was 1.78.
That's up 6.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Zimbabwe ranks #61 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #40 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.78
- Trough
- 0.95
- 1-year change
- +6.2%
- 5-year change
- +13.9%
- +2.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +29.8%
- +2.6% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 1.7805 | |
| 1.6771 | |
| 1.7062 | |
| 1.7260 | |
| 1.6594 | |
| 1.5635 | |
| 1.4874 | |
| 1.4429 | |
| 1.3882 | |
| 1.3400 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Zimbabwe's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Zimbabwe's Population growth (annual %) was 1.78, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Zimbabwe's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Zimbabwe's Population growth (annual %) rose 6.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Zimbabwe rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Zimbabwe ranked #61 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does Zimbabwe's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Zimbabwe is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #40 of 48.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.