Economic Growth in Zimbabwe
In the decade leading to 2022, Zimbabwe's economy recorded an average GDP growth rate of 1.5%, lower than the Sub-Saharan Africa average of 3.0%. However, in 2022, Zimbabwe's real GDP growth was 3.4%. For more GDP information, visit our dedicated page.
Zimbabwe GDP Chart
Note: This chart displays Economic Growth (GDP, annual variation in %) for Zimbabwe from 2013 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
Zimbabwe GDP Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Growth (GDP, ann. var. %) | -6.3 | -7.8 | 8.5 | 6.1 | 5.3 |
| GDP (USD bn) | 26.0 | 26.9 | 36.0 | 32.5 | - |
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