Zimbabwe Population Clock

Zimbabwe population

17,550,122

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 1.90%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Zimbabwe

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Zimbabwe is 17,550,121, growing at an annual rate of 1.90%. That works out to a net change of approximately 866 people per day or 36 per hour.

The population change in Zimbabwe is driven by three components: approximately 500,731 births per year and 125,303 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 1.90% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 3.62 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Zimbabwe is growing through natural increase.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Zimbabwe?

The current population of Zimbabwe is approximately 17,550,121, growing at 1.90% per year.

How fast is the population of Zimbabwe changing?

By approximately 866 people per day, or 36 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Zimbabwe?

Yes. With approximately 500,731 births and 125,303 deaths per year, Zimbabwe has a natural population increase of about 375,428 people annually.

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