Total number of international immigrants in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Total number of international immigrants was 429,108 immigrants in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
429,108 immigrants
World rank
89th
of 232 countries
All-time high
634,621 immigrants
in 1990
All-time low
398,307 immigrants
in 2010
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Total number of international immigrants in Zimbabwe, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
In 2024, total number of international immigrants in Zimbabwe stood at 429,108 immigrants.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Zimbabwe peaked at 634,621 immigrants in 1990 and was at its lowest, 398,307 immigrants, in 2010.
Zimbabwe ranks 89th of 232 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 634,621 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 431,226 immigrants | -32.0% |
| 2000 | 410,109 immigrants | -4.9% |
| 2005 | 402,226 immigrants | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 398,307 immigrants | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 400,482 immigrants | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 416,141 immigrants | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 429,108 immigrants | +3.1% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 429,108 immigrants is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937 immigrants, 2.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 429,108 immigrants is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568 immigrants, 1.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 532,924 immigrants | 431,226 immigrants | 634,621 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 406,168 immigrants | 402,226 immigrants | 410,109 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 399,394 immigrants | 398,307 immigrants | 400,482 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 422,624 immigrants | 416,141 immigrants | 429,108 immigrants | 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)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Population density 96.07 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 2.49 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Zimbabwe?
- Total number of international immigrants in Zimbabwe was 429,108 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 634,621 immigrants in 1990.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 398,307 immigrants in 2010.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Zimbabwe ranks 89th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants 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 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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