Net migration metrics in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Net migration metrics was -97,380 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-97,380
Change on year
up 5.3%
World rank
222nd
of 236 countries
All-time high
390,593
in 1980
All-time low
-243,947
in 1993
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Zimbabwe, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration metrics in Zimbabwe is -97,380, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 5.3% on the previous year and up 45.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Zimbabwe peaked at 390,593 in 1980 and was at its lowest, -243,947, in 1993.
That places Zimbabwe 222nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -4,658 | — |
| 1951 | -4,971 | +6.7% |
| 1952 | -5,300 | +6.6% |
| 1953 | -5,686 | +7.3% |
| 1954 | -6,099 | +7.3% |
| 1955 | -6,496 | +6.5% |
| 1956 | -6,859 | +5.6% |
| 1957 | -7,231 | +5.4% |
| 1958 | -7,601 | +5.1% |
| 1959 | -7,943 | +4.5% |
| 1960 | -8,260 | +4.0% |
| 1961 | -8,204 | -0.7% |
| 1962 | -8,529 | +4.0% |
| 1963 | -8,936 | +4.8% |
| 1964 | -9,631 | +7.8% |
| 1965 | -10,465 | +8.7% |
| 1966 | -11,211 | +7.1% |
| 1967 | -11,814 | +5.4% |
| 1968 | -11,997 | +1.5% |
| 1969 | -12,028 | +0.3% |
| 1970 | -24,102 | +100.4% |
| 1971 | -22,719 | -5.7% |
| 1972 | -20,959 | -7.7% |
| 1973 | -18,733 | -10.6% |
| 1974 | -16,105 | -14.0% |
| 1975 | -28,988 | +80.0% |
| 1976 | -32,495 | +12.1% |
| 1977 | -89,270 | +174.7% |
| 1978 | -170,727 | +91.2% |
| 1979 | -67,937 | -60.2% |
| 1980 | 390,593 | -674.9% |
| 1981 | 11,523 | -97.0% |
| 1982 | 32,899 | +185.5% |
| 1983 | 4,456 | -86.5% |
| 1984 | 5,124 | +15.0% |
| 1985 | 4,718 | -7.9% |
| 1986 | 6,154 | +30.4% |
| 1987 | 21,308 | +246.2% |
| 1988 | 11,327 | -46.8% |
| 1989 | 3,736 | -67.0% |
| 1990 | 4,948 | +32.4% |
| 1991 | 3,749 | -24.2% |
| 1992 | 75,788 | +1921.6% |
| 1993 | -243,947 | -421.9% |
| 1994 | -174,723 | -28.4% |
| 1995 | -45,428 | -74.0% |
| 1996 | 978 | -102.2% |
| 1997 | 395 | -59.6% |
| 1998 | 6,645 | +1582.3% |
| 1999 | -86,343 | -1399.4% |
| 2000 | -165,181 | +91.3% |
| 2001 | -139,361 | -15.6% |
| 2002 | -101,212 | -27.4% |
| 2003 | -96,667 | -4.5% |
| 2004 | -127,550 | +31.9% |
| 2005 | -134,212 | +5.2% |
| 2006 | -57,257 | -57.3% |
| 2007 | -118,299 | +106.6% |
| 2008 | -113,858 | -3.8% |
| 2009 | -108,689 | -4.5% |
| 2010 | -108,671 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | -108,714 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | -177,061 | +62.9% |
| 2013 | -176,972 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | -177,029 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | -162,220 | -8.4% |
| 2016 | -140,181 | -13.6% |
| 2017 | -128,241 | -8.5% |
| 2018 | -117,758 | -8.2% |
| 2019 | -103,107 | -12.4% |
| 2020 | -89,440 | -13.3% |
| 2021 | -74,623 | -16.6% |
| 2022 | -102,828 | +37.8% |
| 2023 | -97,380 | -5.3% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's -97,380 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -6,004, 16.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's -97,380 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -3,998, 24.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Zimbabwe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +1921.6% | 3,749 | 75,788 |
| 1998 | +1582.3% | 395 | 6,645 |
| 1999 | -1399.4% | 6,645 | -86,343 |
| 1980 | +674.9% | -67,937 | 390,593 |
| 1993 | -421.9% | 75,788 | -243,947 |
| 1987 | +246.2% | 6,154 | 21,308 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -6,284 | -7,943 | -4,658 | 10 |
| 1960s | -10,108 | -12,028 | -8,204 | 10 |
| 1970s | -49,204 | -170,727 | -16,105 | 10 |
| 1980s | 49,184 | 3,736 | 390,593 | 10 |
| 1990s | -45,794 | -243,947 | 75,788 | 10 |
| 2000s | -116,229 | -165,181 | -57,257 | 10 |
| 2010s | -139,995 | -177,061 | -103,107 | 10 |
| 2020s | -91,068 | -102,828 | -74,623 | 4 |
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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 net migration metrics in Zimbabwe?
- Net migration metrics in Zimbabwe was -97,380 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 390,593 in 1980.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -243,947 in 1993.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for net migration metrics?
- Zimbabwe ranks 222nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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