Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 1.54 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe, 2010–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, gross national expenditure (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe stood at 1.54 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 58.2% on the previous year and up 50.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe peaked at 25.58 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -13.9 % change on previous year, in 2018.
That places Zimbabwe 127th out of 168 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.94 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | 6.08 % change on previous year | -53.0% |
| 2012 | 25.58 % change on previous year | +320.7% |
| 2013 | -5.69 % change on previous year | -122.3% |
| 2014 | 1.02 % change on previous year | -118.0% |
| 2015 | 17.94 % change on previous year | +1652.6% |
| 2016 | -6.43 % change on previous year | -135.9% |
| 2017 | 4 % change on previous year | -162.2% |
| 2018 | -13.9 % change on previous year | -447.4% |
| 2019 | -7.46 % change on previous year | -46.3% |
| 2020 | -7.45 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 11.01 % change on previous year | -247.8% |
| 2022 | 9.61 % change on previous year | -12.7% |
| 2023 | 3.69 % change on previous year | -61.6% |
| 2024 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -58.2% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 1.54 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.27 % change on previous year, 29% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 1.54 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.97 % change on previous year, 31% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +1652.6% | 1.02 % change on previous year | 17.94 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.41 % change on previous year | -13.9 % change on previous year | 25.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.68 % change on previous year | -7.45 % change on previous year | 11.01 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 124 Bermuda 1.78 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Netherlands 1.69 % change on previous year compare
- 126 Sweden 1.68 % change on previous year compare
- 128 Mozambique 1.46 % change on previous year compare
- 129 Cyprus 1.39 % change on previous year compare
- 130 France 1.38 % change on previous year 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 131.30 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0032 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 7.89 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 465.43 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -22.97 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0112 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 27.98 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 319.78 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe?
- Gross national expenditure (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe was 1.54 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 25.58 % change on previous year in 2012.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -13.9 % change on previous year in 2018.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for gross national expenditure (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Zimbabwe ranks 127th out of 168 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross national expenditure (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.7%. 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 Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross national expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.