Zimbabwe Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Zimbabwe's birth rate was 30.3 in 2025, ranked 24th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Zimbabwe's birth rate stood at 30.3 in 2025, a decline of +0.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 30.3 by 2025. Zimbabwe ranked 24th globally.
Zimbabwe’s birth rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year span covered, descending from the all‑time peak of 47.49 in 1960 to a trough of 30.26 in 2025, ranking it 24th globally. This decline reflects sustained reductions in fertility associated with urbanisation, expanded access to education and family‑planning services, and the lingering effects of the hyperinflation crisis of the late 2000s that altered household economic calculations. The 2025 figure places Zimbabwe alongside peers such as Malawi (30.59) and Togo (30.22), indicating convergence toward the lower end of sub‑Saharan Africa’s birth‑rate distribution. While the downward trajectory aligns with regional patterns of demographic transition, future shifts could be influenced by policy initiatives that improve reproductive health funding or by economic recovery that raises living standards, potentially moderating the pace of decline.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 30.1 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 30.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 30.3 | −0.2 | #24 |
| 2023 | 30.4 | −0.5 | #187 |
| 2022 | 30.9 | −0.0 | #188 |
| 2021 | 30.9 | −0.1 | #186 |
| 2020 | 31.0 | −0.1 | #185 |
| 2019 | 31.1 | −0.2 | #185 |
| 2018 | 31.3 | −0.5 | #183 |
| 2017 | 31.8 | −0.9 | #181 |
| 2016 | 32.7 | −1.2 | #182 |
| 2015 | 33.9 | −1.5 | #183 |
| 2014 | 35.4 | −1.6 | #187 |
| 2013 | 37.0 | −0.8 | #192 |
| 2012 | 37.8 | −0.3 | #192 |
| 2011 | 38.1 | +0.3 | #192 |
| 2010 | 37.9 | +0.4 | #186 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Zimbabwe's birth rate was 30.3 in 2025. Ranked 24th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Zimbabwe's birth rate peaked at 47.5 in 1960.
The lowest birth rate in Zimbabwe was 30.3 in 2025.
Zimbabwe ranks 24th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Zimbabwe's birth rate is projected to reach 30.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Zimbabwe in 2025 was 30.3. This ranks 24th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zimbabwe_birth-rate,
title = {Zimbabwe Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}