Gross domestic product (GDP), gaps filled in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Gross domestic product (GDP), gaps filled was 25.90 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ▲ Rising
Latest (2022)
25.90 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
135th
of 166 countries
All-time high
27.98 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
in 1998
All-time low
3.19 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
in 1950
Years of data
73
1950–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP), gaps filled in Zimbabwe, 1950–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp), gaps filled in Zimbabwe is 25.90 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and up 13.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), gaps filled in Zimbabwe peaked at 27.98 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 1998 and was at its lowest, 3.19 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1950.
Zimbabwe ranks 135th of 166 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 73 years of available data.
Gross domestic product (GDP), gaps filled in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.19 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | — |
| 1951 | 3.40 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.6% |
| 1952 | 3.56 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.7% |
| 1953 | 3.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.7% |
| 1954 | 4.07 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.4% |
| 1955 | 4.39 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.8% |
| 1956 | 5.02 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +14.3% |
| 1957 | 5.37 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.0% |
| 1958 | 5.44 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.2% |
| 1959 | 5.73 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.4% |
| 1960 | 6.00 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.7% |
| 1961 | 6.31 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.2% |
| 1962 | 6.40 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.5% |
| 1963 | 6.34 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.1% |
| 1964 | 6.89 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.8% |
| 1965 | 7.35 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.6% |
| 1966 | 7.45 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.4% |
| 1967 | 8.08 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.5% |
| 1968 | 8.23 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.9% |
| 1969 | 9.27 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +12.5% |
| 1970 | 11.27 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +21.6% |
| 1971 | 12.26 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.8% |
| 1972 | 13.29 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.4% |
| 1973 | 13.70 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.1% |
| 1974 | 14.04 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.5% |
| 1975 | 14.17 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 14.05 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.9% |
| 1977 | 12.93 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -8.0% |
| 1978 | 13.29 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.8% |
| 1979 | 13.29 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 14.80 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +11.3% |
| 1981 | 16.66 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +12.6% |
| 1982 | 17.11 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.7% |
| 1983 | 17.36 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.5% |
| 1984 | 17.03 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 18.22 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.9% |
| 1986 | 18.70 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.7% |
| 1987 | 18.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.2% |
| 1988 | 20.21 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.4% |
| 1989 | 21.52 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.5% |
| 1990 | 21.94 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.9% |
| 1991 | 23.19 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.7% |
| 1992 | 21.13 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -8.9% |
| 1993 | 21.41 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 23.45 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.5% |
| 1995 | 23.57 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 26.15 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.9% |
| 1997 | 27.01 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 27.98 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.6% |
| 1999 | 27.84 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 26.77 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 26.78 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 24.87 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -7.1% |
| 2003 | 20.95 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -15.8% |
| 2004 | 19.79 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -5.5% |
| 2005 | 18.44 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -6.8% |
| 2006 | 18.04 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 17.77 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 15.05 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -15.3% |
| 2009 | 16.28 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 17.92 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.1% |
| 2011 | 19.55 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.1% |
| 2012 | 22.81 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +16.7% |
| 2013 | 23.26 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 23.82 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 24.25 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 24.36 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 25.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.0% |
| 2018 | 26.79 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 25.15 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 23.18 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -7.8% |
| 2021 | 25.14 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.5% |
| 2022 | 25.90 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.0% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 25.90 billion international-$ in 2011 prices is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 54.95 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, 47% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 25.90 billion international-$ in 2011 prices is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 26.73 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, 97% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.40 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 3.19 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 5.73 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 7.23 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 6.00 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 9.27 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 13.23 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 11.27 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 14.17 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 18.01 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 14.80 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 21.52 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.37 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 21.13 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 27.98 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 15.05 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 26.78 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.35 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 17.92 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 26.79 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.74 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 23.18 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 25.90 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 132 Rwanda 28.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 133 Mauritius 26.99 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 134 Malawi 26.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 136 Niger 24.78 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 137 Chad 24.12 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 138 Palestine 24.08 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 139.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.1973 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 128.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.1441 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0189 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), gaps filled in Zimbabwe?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), gaps filled in Zimbabwe was 25.90 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), gaps filled recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 27.98 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 1998.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), gaps filled recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.19 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 1950.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for gross domestic product (gdp), gaps filled?
- Zimbabwe ranks 135th out of 166 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), gaps filled rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) with 51 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) with 51 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.