What is the GDP of Zimbabwe?

58.3 bn$ in 2025 (IMF, current dollars): no. 15 of 53 African economies.

What is the economic growth of Zimbabwe?

Real GDP growth of +8.3 % in 2025 (IMF estimate). The IMF projects +5.0 % for 2026.

What GDP does the IMF project for Zimbabwe in 2030?

73.4 bn$ in 2030 according to the IMF projections, against 58.3 bn$ in 2025: real growth of 4.4 % a year on average.

Is Zimbabwe a rich country?

GDP per capita of 3,358 $ in 2025, above the African median (1,768 $): no. 18 of 53 in Africa per person (IMF).

How many people live in Zimbabwe?

17.4 M inhabitants in 2025 (IMF): no. 25 in Africa by population.

What is the inflation rate in Zimbabwe?

81.4 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF). Projection for 2026: 4.0 %.

Is Zimbabwe highly indebted?

Public debt of 38.0 % of GDP in 2025, against a median of 53.2 % in Africa: no. 44 of 52 from the most indebted (IMF).

Is Zimbabwe in default?

The IMF and the World Bank consider Zimbabwe in debt distress (analysis of 2 Oct 2025): it struggles to pay its creditors.

What is the currency of Zimbabwe?

Its currency: Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) (ZWG).

What does Zimbabwe export?

In 2024, mostly: Gold, diamonds and precious metals (36.2 %), Tobacco (18.0 %), Nickel (12.5 %). First client: United Arab Emirates (CEPII, BACI).

Which economic communities is Zimbabwe part of?

SADC (Southern African Development Community).

Does Zimbabwe have a stock exchange?

Yes: the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, with 34 listed securities.

What share of the population of Zimbabwe has electricity?

62.0 % of the population in 2024 (World Bank).

Questions

Questions on the economy of Zimbabwe

What is the GDP of Zimbabwe?

58.3 bn$ in 2025 (IMF, current dollars): no. 15 of 53 African economies.
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What is the economic growth of Zimbabwe?

Real GDP growth of +8.3 % in 2025 (IMF estimate). The IMF projects +5.0 % for 2026.
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What GDP does the IMF project for Zimbabwe in 2030?

73.4 bn$ in 2030 according to the IMF projections, against 58.3 bn$ in 2025: real growth of 4.4 % a year on average.
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Is Zimbabwe a rich country?

GDP per capita of 3,358 $ in 2025, above the African median (1,768 $): no. 18 of 53 in Africa per person (IMF).
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How many people live in Zimbabwe?

17.4 M inhabitants in 2025 (IMF): no. 25 in Africa by population.
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What is the inflation rate in Zimbabwe?

81.4 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF). Projection for 2026: 4.0 %.
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Is Zimbabwe highly indebted?

Public debt of 38.0 % of GDP in 2025, against a median of 53.2 % in Africa: no. 44 of 52 from the most indebted (IMF).
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Is Zimbabwe in default?

The IMF and the World Bank consider Zimbabwe in debt distress (analysis of 2 Oct 2025): it struggles to pay its creditors.
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What is the currency of Zimbabwe?

Its currency: Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) (ZWG).
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What does Zimbabwe export?

In 2024, mostly: Gold, diamonds and precious metals (36.2 %), Tobacco (18.0 %), Nickel (12.5 %). First client: United Arab Emirates (CEPII, BACI).
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Which economic communities is Zimbabwe part of?

SADC (Southern African Development Community).
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Does Zimbabwe have a stock exchange?

Yes: the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, with 34 listed securities.
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What share of the population of Zimbabwe has electricity?

62.0 % of the population in 2024 (World Bank).
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Answers written from the latest figures of the IMF, the World Bank, CEPII, the rating agencies and the IMF-World Bank debt analyses. Method and sources