Migrant populations in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Migrant populations was 429,108 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
429,108
World rank
89th
of 228 countries
All-time high
634,621
in 1990
All-time low
398,307
in 2010
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Zimbabwe, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in Zimbabwe is 429,108, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Zimbabwe peaked at 634,621 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 398,307, in 2010.
Zimbabwe ranks 89th of 228 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Migrant populations in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 634,621 | — |
| 1995 | 431,226 | -32.0% |
| 2000 | 410,109 | -4.9% |
| 2005 | 402,226 | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 398,307 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 400,482 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 416,141 | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 429,108 | +3.1% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 429,108 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937, 2.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 429,108 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568, 1.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 532,924 | 431,226 | 634,621 | 2 |
| 2000s | 406,168 | 402,226 | 410,109 | 2 |
| 2010s | 399,394 | 398,307 | 400,482 | 2 |
| 2020s | 422,624 | 416,141 | 429,108 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More population data for Zimbabwe
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1887 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.0209 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1887 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0944 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 26,439 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.94 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5219 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.188 (2100)
- Population density 96.07 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.49 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Zimbabwe?
- Migrant populations in Zimbabwe was 429,108 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 634,621 in 1990.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 398,307 in 2010.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for migrant populations?
- Zimbabwe ranks 89th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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