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Zimbabwe: key facts and figures
Zimbabwe has 16.6 million people, 16 official languages, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) and 13 public holidays a year. It ranks 4th of 176 countries for inflation.
16.6 millionpeople
ZWGcurrency
Chewaofficial language
+263calling code
Leftdriving side
Every figure shows how Zimbabwe differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
16.6 millionPopulation
- Annual change+1.8%
- Fertility rate3.7 per woman#37
- Aged 65 and over3.6%#154
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$3,021Output per person
- Total economy$51.2 billion#94
- Real growth+8.1%#11
- Inflation104.7%#4
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.598Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.406#129
- Life expectancy62.8 years#175
- Mean schooling8.9 years#114
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG)Currency
- ISO 4217 codeZWG
- SymbolZiG
- CapitalHarare
Languages
which languages hold official status
16 recognised languagesLanguage status
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type D, Type GPlug types
- Mains voltage220 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+263
- Time zoneAfrica/Harare
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
13Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Feb 21Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day
- Apr 3Good Friday
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
41.6%Internet use
- E-government index0.448#149
- Global rank#149
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
LandlockedPhysical setting
- Highest pointHighveld and Eastern Highlands
- ClimateClimate varies with elevation: the central plateau is generally milder, low-lying valleys are hotter and drier, and the Eastern Highlands are cooler and wetter.
Education
how the school system is structured
93.1%Primary gross enrolment
- Tertiary gross enrolment7.7%
- Short-cycle tertiary attainment17.4%
- Education spending0.4% of GDP
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