Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate was 0.9403 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 0.9403 % change on previous year for population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 45.4% on the previous year and down 76.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe peaked at 6.05 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -0.5448 % change on previous year, in 2004.
That places Zimbabwe 223rd out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.6 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.84 % change on previous year | +8.9% |
| 1973 | 3.02 % change on previous year | +6.6% |
| 1974 | 3.13 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 1975 | 3.21 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 1976 | 3.49 % change on previous year | +8.7% |
| 1977 | 3.55 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1978 | 4.2 % change on previous year | +18.1% |
| 1979 | 5.59 % change on previous year | +33.2% |
| 1980 | 6.05 % change on previous year | +8.2% |
| 1981 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -57.8% |
| 1982 | 2.75 % change on previous year | +7.6% |
| 1983 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 1984 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1985 | 2.38 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 1986 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 1987 | 2.07 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 1988 | 2.54 % change on previous year | +22.5% |
| 1989 | 2.75 % change on previous year | +8.4% |
| 1990 | 2.87 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 1991 | 2.85 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1992 | 2.75 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 1993 | 5.31 % change on previous year | +93.1% |
| 1994 | 4.96 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 1995 | 4.32 % change on previous year | -13.0% |
| 1996 | 3.42 % change on previous year | -20.9% |
| 1997 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 1998 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -32.9% |
| 1999 | 0.928 % change on previous year | -45.2% |
| 2000 | 0.3647 % change on previous year | -60.7% |
| 2001 | 0.0431 % change on previous year | -88.2% |
| 2002 | -0.4537 % change on previous year | -1153.5% |
| 2003 | -0.4265 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2004 | -0.5448 % change on previous year | +27.7% |
| 2005 | -0.193 % change on previous year | -64.6% |
| 2006 | 0.0142 % change on previous year | -107.3% |
| 2007 | 0.1959 % change on previous year | +1282.3% |
| 2008 | 0.4418 % change on previous year | +125.6% |
| 2009 | 0.6965 % change on previous year | +57.6% |
| 2010 | 0.9727 % change on previous year | +39.7% |
| 2011 | 1.29 % change on previous year | +32.7% |
| 2012 | 1.54 % change on previous year | +19.4% |
| 2013 | 1.62 % change on previous year | +4.9% |
| 2014 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 4.01 % change on previous year | +152.8% |
| 2016 | 4.07 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 4.03 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 3.89 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 3.76 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 3.45 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 2021 | 2.64 % change on previous year | -23.6% |
| 2022 | 1.78 % change on previous year | -32.5% |
| 2023 | 2.24 % change on previous year | +25.5% |
| 2024 | 1.72 % change on previous year | -23.0% |
| 2025 | 0.9403 % change on previous year | -45.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.52 % change on previous year | 2.6 % change on previous year | 5.59 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.85 % change on previous year | 2.07 % change on previous year | 6.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.16 % change on previous year | 0.928 % change on previous year | 5.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0138 % change on previous year | -0.5448 % change on previous year | 0.6965 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.68 % change on previous year | 0.9727 % change on previous year | 4.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.13 % change on previous year | 0.9403 % change on previous year | 3.45 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 220 Latvia 1.12 % change on previous year compare
- 221 United States Virgin Islands 1 % change on previous year compare
- 222 Serbia 0.9798 % change on previous year compare
- 224 Palestine 0.7744 % change on previous year compare
- 225 Greece 0.7063 % change on previous year compare
- 226 Montserrat 0.4717 % change on previous year compare
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 population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe?
- Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe was 0.9403 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 6.05 % change on previous year in 1980.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.5448 % change on previous year in 2004.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Zimbabwe ranks 223rd out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.5%. 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 Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), 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 Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 65 years or older UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.