Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) was 66,955 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022. ▲ Rising
Latest (2022)
66,955 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
152nd
of 164 countries
All-time high
72,339 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 1998
All-time low
16,310 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
62
1961–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Zimbabwe, 1961–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Zimbabwe is 66,955 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 13.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Zimbabwe peaked at 72,339 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 1998 and was at its lowest, 16,310 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Zimbabwe 152nd out of 164 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 62 years of available data.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 16,310 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 16,554 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1963 | 16,379 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 1964 | 17,816 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 1965 | 18,991 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1966 | 19,263 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1967 | 20,893 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 1968 | 21,284 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1969 | 23,952 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +12.5% |
| 1970 | 29,123 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +21.6% |
| 1971 | 31,694 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 1972 | 34,362 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 1973 | 35,421 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1974 | 36,300 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1975 | 36,639 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 36,324 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1977 | 33,412 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -8.0% |
| 1978 | 34,356 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1979 | 34,360 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 38,255 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +11.3% |
| 1981 | 43,075 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +12.6% |
| 1982 | 44,218 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1983 | 44,883 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1984 | 44,034 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 47,090 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1986 | 48,348 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1987 | 47,744 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1988 | 52,242 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 1989 | 55,635 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1990 | 56,707 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1991 | 59,946 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1992 | 54,630 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -8.9% |
| 1993 | 55,335 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 60,611 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 1995 | 60,928 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 67,586 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +10.9% |
| 1997 | 69,827 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 72,339 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1999 | 71,969 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 69,187 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 69,229 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 64,295 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -7.1% |
| 2003 | 54,160 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -15.8% |
| 2004 | 51,164 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -5.5% |
| 2005 | 47,679 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -6.8% |
| 2006 | 46,641 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 45,933 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 38,904 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -15.3% |
| 2009 | 42,073 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 46,319 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 2011 | 50,547 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 2012 | 58,967 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +16.7% |
| 2013 | 60,132 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 61,571 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 62,676 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 62,976 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 66,114 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 2018 | 69,242 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 65,003 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 59,916 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -7.8% |
| 2021 | 64,987 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 2022 | 66,955 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.0% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 66,955 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 364,176 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 18% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 66,955 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 199,392 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 34% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 19,049 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 16,310 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 23,952 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 34,199 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 29,123 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 36,639 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 46,552 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 38,255 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 55,635 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 62,988 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 54,630 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 72,339 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 52,926 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 38,904 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 69,229 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 60,355 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 46,319 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 69,242 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 63,953 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 59,916 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 66,955 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 3 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 149 Bolivia 72,155 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 150 Congo 69,338 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 151 Botswana 69,335 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 153 Madagascar 66,350 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 154 Libya 51,971 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 155 Liberia 43,932 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre 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), per square kilometre in Zimbabwe?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Zimbabwe was 66,955 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 72,339 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 1998.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,310 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Zimbabwe ranks 152nd out of 164 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre 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), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.