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Zimbabwe GDP Deflator

Inflation as measured by annual growth rate of GDP implicit deflator  NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG

1,071.66% −25.59pp (-2.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #1 Global Peak 1,097.25% (2024) Source World Bank

Zimbabwe GDP Deflator (1961–2025)

Overview

Zimbabwe's gdp deflator stood at 1,071.66% in 2025, a decline of +25.59pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1,071.66% by 2025. Zimbabwe ranked 1st globally.

Data & projection

Year GDP Deflator YoY change Rank
2027* trend 1,408.11% - -
2026* trend 1,239.89% - -
2025* trend 1,071.66% - -
2025 1,071.66% −25.59pp #1
2024 1,097.25% +328.77pp #192
2023 768.48% +494.02pp #202
2022 274.46% +165.69pp #208
2021 108.77% −477.20pp #204
2020 585.97% +188.80pp #208
2019 397.17% +393.62pp #208
2018 3.55% −193.90pp #121
2017 197.45% +195.29pp #208
2016 2.16% +1.55pp #113
2015 0.61% +0.86pp #57
2014 -0.25% −9.62pp #31
2013 9.37% +5.34pp #194
2012 4.03% +1.48pp #113
2011 2.55% −1.54pp #63
Show all years (1961-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 736.1% GDP growth 1.7% Unemployment 9.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw gdp deflator improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zimbabwe's gdp deflator?

Zimbabwe's gdp deflator was 1,071.66% in 2025. Ranked 1st globally. This represents a 2.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp deflator in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe's gdp deflator peaked at 1,097.25% in 2024.

What was the lowest gdp deflator in Zimbabwe?

The lowest gdp deflator in Zimbabwe was -27.05% in 1998.

How does Zimbabwe rank in gdp deflator?

Zimbabwe ranks 1st globally in gdp deflator as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp deflator?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gdp deflator of Zimbabwe in 2025?

Zimbabwe's gdp deflator is projected to reach 1,071.66% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the gdp deflator of Zimbabwe in 2025?

The gdp deflator of Zimbabwe in 2025 was 1,071.66%. This ranks 1st in the world.

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