GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate was 8.11 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
8.11 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 383.5%
World rank
11th
of 210 countries
All-time high
22.57 % change on previous year
in 1970
All-time low
-17.67 % change on previous year
in 2008
Years of data
65
1961–2025
GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe stood at 8.11 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 383.5% on the previous year and up 355.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe peaked at 22.57 % change on previous year in 1970 and was at its lowest, -17.67 % change on previous year, in 2008.
That places Zimbabwe 11th out of 210 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6.32 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -77.3% |
| 1963 | 6.24 % change on previous year | +335.4% |
| 1964 | -1.11 % change on previous year | -117.7% |
| 1965 | 4.91 % change on previous year | -543.9% |
| 1966 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -69.0% |
| 1967 | 8.37 % change on previous year | +449.3% |
| 1968 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -76.5% |
| 1969 | 12.43 % change on previous year | +530.8% |
| 1970 | 22.57 % change on previous year | +81.6% |
| 1971 | 8.92 % change on previous year | -60.5% |
| 1972 | 8.33 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 1973 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -68.7% |
| 1974 | 6.63 % change on previous year | +154.4% |
| 1975 | -1.93 % change on previous year | -129.2% |
| 1976 | 0.4652 % change on previous year | -124.1% |
| 1977 | -6.86 % change on previous year | -1574.9% |
| 1978 | -2.71 % change on previous year | -60.5% |
| 1979 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -221.8% |
| 1980 | 14.42 % change on previous year | +337.4% |
| 1981 | 12.53 % change on previous year | -13.1% |
| 1982 | 2.63 % change on previous year | -79.0% |
| 1983 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -39.8% |
| 1984 | -1.91 % change on previous year | -220.3% |
| 1985 | 6.94 % change on previous year | -464.1% |
| 1986 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -69.8% |
| 1987 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -45.1% |
| 1988 | 7.55 % change on previous year | +556.0% |
| 1989 | 5.2 % change on previous year | -31.2% |
| 1990 | 6.99 % change on previous year | +34.4% |
| 1991 | 5.53 % change on previous year | -20.9% |
| 1992 | -9.02 % change on previous year | -263.0% |
| 1993 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -111.7% |
| 1994 | 9.23 % change on previous year | +778.5% |
| 1995 | 0.1582 % change on previous year | -98.3% |
| 1996 | 10.36 % change on previous year | +6450.8% |
| 1997 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -74.1% |
| 1998 | 2.89 % change on previous year | +7.6% |
| 1999 | -0.818 % change on previous year | -128.4% |
| 2000 | -3.06 % change on previous year | +274.0% |
| 2001 | 1.44 % change on previous year | -147.1% |
| 2002 | -8.89 % change on previous year | -717.7% |
| 2003 | -16.99 % change on previous year | +91.1% |
| 2004 | -5.81 % change on previous year | -65.8% |
| 2005 | -5.71 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2006 | -3.46 % change on previous year | -39.4% |
| 2007 | -3.65 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 2008 | -17.67 % change on previous year | +383.6% |
| 2009 | 13.27 % change on previous year | -175.1% |
| 2010 | 19.68 % change on previous year | +48.2% |
| 2011 | 14.19 % change on previous year | -27.9% |
| 2012 | 16.67 % change on previous year | +17.4% |
| 2013 | 1.99 % change on previous year | -88.1% |
| 2014 | 2.38 % change on previous year | +19.5% |
| 2015 | 1.78 % change on previous year | -25.2% |
| 2016 | 0.756 % change on previous year | -57.5% |
| 2017 | 4.73 % change on previous year | +526.3% |
| 2018 | 5.01 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 2019 | -6.33 % change on previous year | -226.4% |
| 2020 | -7.82 % change on previous year | +23.5% |
| 2021 | 8.47 % change on previous year | -208.3% |
| 2022 | 6.14 % change on previous year | -27.5% |
| 2023 | 5.35 % change on previous year | -12.8% |
| 2024 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -68.7% |
| 2025 | 8.11 % change on previous year | +383.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.68 % change on previous year | -1.11 % change on previous year | 12.43 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 4.13 % change on previous year | -6.86 % change on previous year | 22.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.22 % change on previous year | -1.91 % change on previous year | 14.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.91 % change on previous year | -9.02 % change on previous year | 10.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -5.05 % change on previous year | -17.67 % change on previous year | 13.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.08 % change on previous year | -6.33 % change on previous year | 19.68 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.65 % change on previous year | -7.82 % change on previous year | 8.47 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Zimbabwe
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.02 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.4975 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,503 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 8.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 1.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 4,381 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate -0.2755 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0342 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 85.29 current US$ per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe?
- Gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe was 8.11 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 22.57 % change on previous year in 1970.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -17.67 % change on previous year in 2008.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate?
- Zimbabwe ranks 11th out of 210 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 355.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.