Gross savings in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Gross savings was 4.44 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross savings in Zimbabwe, 1977–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross savings in Zimbabwe is 4.44 billion current US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and up 1,397.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross savings in Zimbabwe peaked at 4.75 billion current US$ in 2018 and was at its lowest, -1.16 billion current US$, in 2012.
Zimbabwe ranks 116th of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross savings in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 303.95 million current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 131.81 million current US$ | -56.6% |
| 1979 | -64.91 million current US$ | -149.2% |
| 1980 | -108.25 million current US$ | +66.8% |
| 1981 | 174.79 million current US$ | -261.5% |
| 1982 | -467.51 million current US$ | -367.5% |
| 1983 | -601.98 million current US$ | +28.8% |
| 1984 | 359.94 million current US$ | -159.8% |
| 1985 | 235.73 million current US$ | -34.5% |
| 1986 | 136.66 million current US$ | -42.0% |
| 1987 | -128.23 million current US$ | -193.8% |
| 1988 | 241.66 million current US$ | -288.5% |
| 1989 | 75.24 million current US$ | -68.9% |
| 1990 | -107.47 million current US$ | -242.8% |
| 1991 | -490.56 million current US$ | +356.4% |
| 1992 | -782.64 million current US$ | +59.5% |
| 1993 | -10.11 million current US$ | -98.7% |
| 1994 | -364.44 million current US$ | +3505.8% |
| 2009 | -178.87 million current US$ | -50.9% |
| 2010 | 181.54 million current US$ | -201.5% |
| 2011 | 674.16 million current US$ | +271.4% |
| 2012 | -1.16 billion current US$ | -271.5% |
| 2013 | -94.26 million current US$ | -91.8% |
| 2014 | 296.76 million current US$ | -414.8% |
| 2015 | -197.94 million current US$ | -166.7% |
| 2016 | -251.55 million current US$ | +27.1% |
| 2017 | 4.30 billion current US$ | -1807.7% |
| 2018 | 4.75 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 2019 | 3.05 billion current US$ | -35.8% |
| 2020 | 3.13 billion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 4.50 billion current US$ | +44.0% |
| 2022 | 3.04 billion current US$ | -32.4% |
| 2023 | 4.33 billion current US$ | +42.3% |
| 2024 | 4.44 billion current US$ | +2.6% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 4.44 billion current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.69 billion current US$, 95% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 4.44 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.44 billion current US$, 1.3× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross savings in Zimbabwe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | -3505.8% | -10.11 million current US$ | -364.44 million current US$ |
| 2017 | +1807.7% | -251.55 million current US$ | 4.30 billion current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 123.62 million current US$ | -64.91 million current US$ | 303.95 million current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | -8.19 million current US$ | -601.98 million current US$ | 359.94 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | -351.04 million current US$ | -782.64 million current US$ | -10.11 million current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | -178.87 million current US$ | -178.87 million current US$ | -178.87 million current US$ | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.16 billion current US$ | -1.16 billion current US$ | 4.75 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.89 billion current US$ | 3.04 billion current US$ | 4.50 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
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$), annual growth rate 319.78 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross savings in Zimbabwe?
- Gross savings in Zimbabwe was 4.44 billion current US$ 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 4.75 billion current US$ in 2018.
- What is the lowest gross savings recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.16 billion current US$ in 2012.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for gross savings?
- Zimbabwe ranks 116th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross savings rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,397.8%. 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 US$). 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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.