Zimbabwe GDP Per Capita (2026)
Zimbabwe has a resource-rich Southern African economy supported by mining, agriculture, manufacturing, trade, tourism, and services. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic production compares with population and helps track changes in output per resident through periods of economic adjustment. Explore Zimbabwe’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$3,199
Est. in USD
World Rank
#143
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+3.9%
+$119
Africa Rank
#20
Out of 54 countries
1. Zimbabwe GDP Per Capita in 2026
Zimbabwe’s GDP per capita reflects the amount of economic output generated for each resident across mining, agriculture, services, manufacturing, and other sectors. Gold, platinum, agriculture, and natural resources contribute significantly to national production. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a more standardized basis for comparing Zimbabwe with economies of different sizes.
2. Zimbabwe GDP Per Capita Growth (1990–2026)
3. Zimbabwe GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,199 | +3.9% |
| 2025 | $3,080 | +6.5% |
| 2024 | $2,893 | +8.4% |
| 2023 | $2,669 | -10.8% |
| 2022 | $2,993 | -9.2% |
| 2021 | $3,296 | +28.5% |
| 2020 | $2,565 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | $2,605 | -27.7% |
| 2018 | $3,602 | +70.3% |
| 2017 | $2,115 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | $2,036 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | $1,998 | -2.5% |
| 2014 | $2,050 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | $1,992 | +7.6% |
| 2012 | $1,851 | +14.5% |
| 2011 | $1,616 | +15.5% |
| 2010 | $1,399 | +19.8% |
| 2009 | $1,168 | +42.8% |
| 2008 | $818 | -14.3% |
| 2007 | $955 | -4.7% |
| 2006 | $1,002 | -11.3% |
| 2005 | $1,130 | -5.2% |
| 2004 | $1,192 | -1.9% |
| 2003 | $1,215 | -10.9% |
| 2002 | $1,364 | -4.2% |
| 2001 | $1,424 | -0.6% |
| 2000 | $1,433 | -3.4% |
| 1999 | $1,483 | -2.5% |
| 1998 | $1,521 | +16.8% |
| 1997 | $1,302 | +3.7% |
| 1996 | $1,256 | +18.5% |
| 1995 | $1,060 | +0.5% |
| 1994 | $1,055 | +1.6% |
| 1993 | $1,038 | -6.1% |
| 1992 | $1,106 | -20.0% |
| 1991 | $1,383 | -9.7% |
| 1990 | $1,532 | — |
4. Zimbabwe GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+3.9%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
-2.9%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+57.1%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+219.3%
(2006 to 2026)
Zimbabwe’s GDP per capita has experienced substantial fluctuations as inflation, currency conditions, commodity prices, agricultural output, investment, and domestic economic policies have changed. Weather conditions can also affect agricultural production and broader growth. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through periods of expansion, contraction, stabilization, and renewed economic adjustment.
5. Zimbabwe GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Zimbabwe
$3,199
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Zimbabwe’s GDP per capita is approximately
3.1%
below the
Africa average
and
87.3%
below the world average.
6. Zimbabwe GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Angola | $3,754 |
| #18 | Ghana | $3,314 |
| #19 | Ivory Coast | $3,313 |
| #20 | Zimbabwe | $3,199 |
| #21 | Mauritania | $3,033 |
| #22 | Kenya | $2,714 |
| #23 | Congo | $2,554 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe GDP (Nominal)
$56.7 Billion
(2026)
Zimbabwe GDP Per Capita
$3,199
(2026)
Zimbabwe’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP highlights the overall size and resource base of the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of economic production. Considering both indicators together gives a clearer understanding of national performance.
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8. Zimbabwe GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $3,171 | -0.9% |
| 2028 | $3,236 | +2.0% |
| 2029 | $3,302 | +2.0% |
| 2030 | $3,370 | +2.1% |
Zimbabwe GDP per capita is projected to reach $3,370 by 2030, representing a 5.3% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Zimbabwe GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Zimbabwe GDP per capita is estimated at $3,199 in 2026.
It ranks #143 globally and #20 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 3.9% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita declined by 2.9%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 57.1%.
It is approximately 3.1% below the Africa average.
It is approximately 87.3% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $3,370 by 2030, 5.3% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Zimbabwe GDP Per Capita FAQs
Zimbabwe GDP per capita is estimated at $3,199 in 2026.
Zimbabwe ranks #143 globally and #20 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 3.9% compared with 2025.
Zimbabwe GDP per capita was approximately $1,998 in 2015.
Zimbabwe GDP per capita is approximately 3.1% below the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.