Zimbabwe Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Zimbabwe's fertility rate was 3.74 in 2025, ranked 31st globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Zimbabwe's fertility rate stood at 3.74 in 2025, a rise of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.74 by 2025. Zimbabwe ranked 31st globally.
Zimbabwe’s fertility rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year series, dropping from a peak of 7.23 births per woman in 1965 to an all‑time trough of 3.63 in 2006, and reaching 3.74 in 2025, which places the country at 31st globally. The steep decline mirrors broader sub‑Saharan trends, yet Zimbabwe now shares the same 2025 level as Comoros (3.74) and is only slightly above Samoa (3.71) and Guinea‑Bissau (3.68). The rapid reduction after the mid‑2000s reflects intensified family‑planning programmes, increased urbanisation, and rising female education, while the modest rebound to 3.74 suggests a stabilising fertility pattern rather than a renewed surge. Continued improvements in reproductive health services and sustained economic growth could keep the rate near its current level, whereas a reversal of policy focus or economic downturn might cause a modest upward shift.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.73 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.74 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.74 | +0.01 | #31 |
| 2023 | 3.72 | −0.04 | #182 |
| 2022 | 3.77 | +0.00 | #180 |
| 2021 | 3.77 | +0.01 | #178 |
| 2020 | 3.75 | +0.01 | #176 |
| 2019 | 3.75 | +0.00 | #174 |
| 2018 | 3.74 | −0.02 | #174 |
| 2017 | 3.77 | −0.06 | #172 |
| 2016 | 3.83 | −0.08 | #170 |
| 2015 | 3.91 | −0.10 | #170 |
| 2014 | 4.01 | −0.10 | #173 |
| 2013 | 4.11 | −0.02 | #173 |
| 2012 | 4.13 | +0.01 | #172 |
| 2011 | 4.13 | +0.09 | #170 |
| 2010 | 4.04 | +0.09 | #169 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Zimbabwe's fertility rate was 3.74 in 2025. Ranked 31st globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Zimbabwe's fertility rate peaked at 7.23 in 1962.
The lowest fertility rate in Zimbabwe was 3.64 in 2006.
Zimbabwe ranks 31st globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Zimbabwe's fertility rate is projected to reach 3.74 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Zimbabwe in 2025 was 3.74. This ranks 31st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zimbabwe_fertility-rate,
title = {Zimbabwe Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}