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
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe, 1951–2023
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 124 Bangladesh -1.31 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Burundi -1.32 % change on previous year compare
- 126 Uganda -1.32 % change on previous year compare
- 128 Solomon Islands -1.34 % change on previous year compare
- 129 Afghanistan -1.37 % change on previous year compare
- 130 Papua New Guinea -1.39 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Zimbabwe
- 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)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.188 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1.94 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -1.34 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 9,240 (2024)
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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How this figure is calculated
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.
Computed from
- Natural population growth Our World in Data
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About this data
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.