Gross savings in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Gross savings was 88.06 billion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross savings in Zimbabwe, 1977–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross savings in Zimbabwe is 88.06 billion current LCU, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 979.6% on the previous year and up 74,180,100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross savings in Zimbabwe peaked at 88.06 billion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, -462,359 current LCU, in 2012.
That places Zimbabwe 104th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross savings in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 121,582 current LCU | — |
| 1978 | 52,723 current LCU | -56.6% |
| 1979 | -25,964 current LCU | -149.2% |
| 1980 | -43,300 current LCU | +66.8% |
| 1981 | 69,916 current LCU | -261.5% |
| 1982 | -187,004 current LCU | -367.5% |
| 1983 | -240,791 current LCU | +28.8% |
| 1984 | 143,976 current LCU | -159.8% |
| 1985 | 94,293 current LCU | -34.5% |
| 1986 | 54,664 current LCU | -42.0% |
| 1987 | -51,291 current LCU | -193.8% |
| 1988 | 96,664 current LCU | -288.5% |
| 1989 | 30,096 current LCU | -68.9% |
| 1990 | -42,990 current LCU | -242.8% |
| 1991 | -196,224 current LCU | +356.4% |
| 1992 | -313,055 current LCU | +59.5% |
| 1993 | -4,043 current LCU | -98.7% |
| 1994 | -145,774 current LCU | +3505.8% |
| 2009 | -71,550 current LCU | -50.9% |
| 2010 | 72,617 current LCU | -201.5% |
| 2011 | 269,666 current LCU | +271.4% |
| 2012 | -462,359 current LCU | -271.5% |
| 2013 | -37,706 current LCU | -91.8% |
| 2014 | 118,706 current LCU | -414.8% |
| 2015 | -79,175 current LCU | -166.7% |
| 2016 | -100,619 current LCU | +27.1% |
| 2017 | 2.16 million current LCU | -2243.2% |
| 2018 | 3.88 million current LCU | +79.9% |
| 2019 | 11.86 million current LCU | +205.8% |
| 2020 | 80.21 million current LCU | +576.1% |
| 2021 | 202.60 million current LCU | +152.6% |
| 2022 | 551.22 million current LCU | +172.1% |
| 2023 | 8.16 billion current LCU | +1379.7% |
| 2024 | 88.06 billion current LCU | +979.6% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 88.06 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 205.45 billion current LCU, 43% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 88.06 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 841.37 billion current LCU, 10% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross savings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | -3505.8% | -4,043 current LCU | -145,774 current LCU |
| 2017 | +2243.2% | -100,619 current LCU | 2.16 million current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 49,447 current LCU | -25,964 current LCU | 121,582 current LCU | 3 |
| 1980s | -3,278 current LCU | -240,791 current LCU | 143,976 current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -140,417 current LCU | -313,055 current LCU | -4,043 current LCU | 5 |
| 2000s | -71,550 current LCU | -71,550 current LCU | -71,550 current LCU | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.77 million current LCU | -462,359 current LCU | 11.86 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.41 billion current LCU | 80.21 million current LCU | 88.06 billion current LCU | 5 |
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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)
- 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 savings in Zimbabwe?
- Gross savings in Zimbabwe was 88.06 billion current LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross savings recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 88.06 billion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross savings recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -462,359 current LCU in 2012.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for gross savings?
- Zimbabwe ranks 104th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross savings rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74,180,100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross savings (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Savings is an amount that represents the part of disposable income (adjusted for the change in pension entitlements) that is not spent on final consumption. Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.