Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Natural population growth, annual growth rate was -1.33 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-1.33 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 130.9%
World rank
127th
of 236 countries
All-time high
8.72 % change on previous year
in 2009
All-time low
-11.97 % change on previous year
in 1993
Years of data
73
1951–2023

Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe, 1951–2023

-10-50510195119872023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2023, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe stood at -1.33 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 130.9% on the previous year and down 205.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe peaked at 8.72 % change on previous year in 2009 and was at its lowest, -11.97 % change on previous year, in 1993.

Zimbabwe ranks 127th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s -0.1371 % change on previous year -0.7955 % change on previous year 0.2753 % change on previous year 9
1960s 0.291 % change on previous year 0.0059 % change on previous year 0.5339 % change on previous year 10
1970s -0.1361 % change on previous year -2.38 % change on previous year 1.31 % change on previous year 10
1980s -1.96 % change on previous year -6.25 % change on previous year 5.65 % change on previous year 10
1990s -3.16 % change on previous year -11.97 % change on previous year 3.41 % change on previous year 10
2000s 1.86 % change on previous year -4.21 % change on previous year 8.72 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.2375 % change on previous year -4.06 % change on previous year 6.75 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.0115 % change on previous year -3.06 % change on previous year 4.3 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Zimbabwe

  1. 124 Bangladesh -1.31 % change on previous year compare
  2. 125 Burundi -1.32 % change on previous year compare
  3. 126 Uganda -1.32 % change on previous year compare
  4. 128 Solomon Islands -1.34 % change on previous year compare
  5. 129 Afghanistan -1.37 % change on previous year compare
  6. 130 Papua New Guinea -1.39 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe?
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe was -1.33 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
The highest recorded value was 8.72 % change on previous year in 2009.
What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
The lowest recorded value was -11.97 % change on previous year in 1993.
How does Zimbabwe rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
Zimbabwe ranks 127th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
Over the last ten years it is down 205.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Natural population growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Natural population growth, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
236 places, 17,199 data points, 1951–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.