Zimbabwe GDP Growth Rate (2026)
Zimbabwe has a resource-rich African economy supported by mining, agriculture, services, and domestic trade. This page examines its GDP growth trend, historical performance, regional position, and outlook.
GDP Growth Rate 2026
+5.0%
Annual real GDP growth
World Rank
#30
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
-2.5 pp
2025: +7.5%
Africa Rank
#17
Out of 54 countries
1. Zimbabwe GDP Growth Rate in 2026
Zimbabwean economic growth is influenced by mining, agriculture, consumer demand, currency conditions, and investment. Inflation, exchange-rate stability, and energy supply remain especially important.
2. Zimbabwe GDP Growth Rate Trends (1999–2026)
Zimbabwe’s growth history has been marked by periods of expansion, hyperinflation, currency instability, drought, and economic adjustment. Mining and agriculture remain key sectors.
3. Zimbabwe GDP Growth Rate (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Growth Rate | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +5.0% | -2.5 pp |
| 2025 | +7.5% | +5.8 pp |
| 2024 | +1.7% | -3.6 pp |
| 2023 | +5.3% | -0.8 pp |
| 2022 | +6.1% | -2.4 pp |
| 2021 | +8.5% | +16.3 pp |
| 2020 | -7.8% | -1.5 pp |
| 2019 | -6.3% | -11.3 pp |
| 2018 | +5.0% | -0.2 pp |
| 2017 | +5.2% | +4.4 pp |
| 2016 | +0.8% | -1.0 pp |
| 2015 | +1.8% | -0.6 pp |
| 2014 | +2.4% | +0.3 pp |
| 2013 | +2.1% | -14.6 pp |
| 2012 | +16.7% | +2.5 pp |
| 2011 | +14.2% | -5.8 pp |
| 2010 | +20.0% | +12.6 pp |
| 2009 | +7.4% | +23.7 pp |
| 2008 | -16.3% | -12.9 pp |
| 2007 | -3.4% | +0.2 pp |
| 2006 | -3.6% | +3.8 pp |
| 2005 | -7.4% | -1.1 pp |
| 2004 | -6.3% | +9.9 pp |
| 2003 | -16.2% | -8.5 pp |
| 2002 | -7.7% | -7.2 pp |
| 2001 | -0.5% | +3.7 pp |
| 2000 | -4.2% | -3.1 pp |
| 1999 | -1.1% | — |
4. Zimbabwe GDP Growth Performance
Current Growth Rate
+5.0%
(2026 to 2026)
5-Year Average
+5.1%
(2022 to 2026)
10-Year Average
+3.0%
(2017 to 2026)
20-Year Average
+3.8%
(2007 to 2026)
The economy benefits from substantial mineral resources and agricultural potential, but persistent inflation and policy uncertainty can weaken investment and household confidence.
5. Zimbabwe GDP Growth Rate vs Africa and World
Zimbabwe
+5.0%
Africa Average
+4.1%
World Average
+2.8%
0.0%
2.5%
5.0%
Annual real GDP growth (%)
Zimbabwe’s GDP growth rate is approximately
0.8 pp
above the
Africa average
and
2.2 pp
above the world average.
6. Zimbabwe GDP Growth Rate Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Chad | +5.2% |
| #14 | Gambia | +5.1% |
| #15 | Liberia | +5.1% |
| #16 | Togo | +5.0% |
| #17 | Zimbabwe | +5.0% |
| #18 | Guinea-Bissau | +4.9% |
| #19 | Morocco | +4.9% |
| #20 | Burkina Faso | +4.9% |
| #21 | Cabo Verde | +4.8% |
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8. GDP Growth Rate and Economy Size in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe GDP (Nominal)
$56.7 Billion
(2026)
Zimbabwe GDP Growth Rate
+5.0%
(2026)
Zimbabwe’s growth is more volatile than that of many African economies because of currency instability and climate exposure. Strong commodity cycles can provide temporary support.
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9. Zimbabwe GDP Growth Rate Forecast
The outlook depends on monetary stability, mining, agriculture, investment, and energy availability. Inflation, currency pressures, and policy uncertainty remain major risks.
| Year | GDP Growth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | +4.2% | -0.8 pp |
| 2028 | +4.2% | 0.0 pp |
| 2029 | +4.2% | 0.0 pp |
| 2030 | +4.2% | 0.0 pp |
10. Zimbabwe GDP Growth Rate: Key Findings
Zimbabwe GDP growth rate is estimated at +5.0% in 2026.
It ranks #30 globally and #17 in Africa by annual GDP growth rate.
The growth rate slowed by 2.5 percentage points compared with 2025.
The 5-year average GDP growth rate is +5.1%.
The 10-year average GDP growth rate is +3.0%.
The current rate is 0.8 percentage points above the Africa average.
The current rate is 2.2 percentage points above the world average.
The forecast GDP growth rate is +4.2% in 2030, 0.8 percentage points below the 2026 rate.
11. What Is GDP Growth Rate?
GDP growth rate measures the percentage change in a country’s real gross domestic product from one period to the next, usually year over year.
GDP Growth Rate
=
(Real GDPₜ − Real GDPₜ₋₁)
÷
Real GDPₜ₋₁ × 100
A positive rate indicates economic expansion, while a negative rate indicates contraction. Real GDP growth is preferred for growth comparisons because it adjusts for price changes.
12. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Source:
World Bank
Measure:
Annual percentage change in real GDP
Unit:
Percent (%)
Comparisons:
Year-to-year rate differences are shown in percentage points (pp)
Update Frequency:
Annually and when new forecasts are released
Last Updated:
September 2026
13. Zimbabwe GDP Growth Rate FAQs
Zimbabwe GDP growth rate is estimated at +5.0% in 2026.
Zimbabwe ranks #30 globally and #17 in Africa by annual GDP growth rate.
The economy is expanding, with real GDP growth of approximately +5.0% in 2026.
Zimbabwe GDP growth rate was +1.8% in 2015.
Zimbabwe GDP growth rate is 0.8 percentage points above 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.