Zimbabwe GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Zimbabwe's gdp per capita was $3,071 in 2025, ranked 137th globally. This represents a 23.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Zimbabwe's gdp per capita stood at $3,071 in 2025, a rise of +$574 from 2024. The IMF projects $3,071 by 2025. Zimbabwe ranked 137th globally.
Zimbabwe’s GDP per capita has risen from a low of 275.69 in 1962 to a 2025 level of 3,070.88, placing the country 137th globally and reflecting a 66‑year trajectory of modest growth. The all‑time peak of 3,445.45 in 2017 marked the highest post‑independence income per person, yet the subsequent decline to the current figure signals the impact of recurring fiscal deficits, currency instability and drought‑related agricultural shocks. Compared with peers of similar ranking, Zimbabwe trails Vanuatu’s 3,132.90 and Côte d’Ivoire’s 3,015.64, while remaining slightly below Egypt’s 3,191.08, underscoring a relative lag in per‑capita earnings despite comparable population sizes. Structural reforms in the mining sector, stabilization of the Zimbabwean dollar and improved climate‑resilient farming could reverse the recent downward drift, potentially restoring the upward trend seen before the 2017 peak.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $3,303 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $3,258 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $3,216 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $3,174 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $3,127 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $3,071 | - | - |
| 2025 | $3,071 | +$574 | #137 |
| 2024 | $2,497 | −$172 | #156 |
| 2023 | $2,195 | −$798 | #161 |
| 2022 | $2,536 | −$759 | #161 |
| 2021 | $2,614 | +$49 | #158 |
| 2020 | $2,060 | −$545 | #165 |
| 2019 | $2,184 | −$1,418 | #165 |
| 2018 | $2,271 | +$156 | #161 |
| 2017 | $3,445 | +$1,410 | #146 |
| 2016 | $1,408 | −$590 | #175 |
| 2015 | $1,387 | −$663 | #173 |
| 2014 | $1,373 | −$619 | #179 |
| 2013 | $1,363 | −$488 | #178 |
| 2012 | $1,239 | −$377 | #178 |
| 2011 | $1,038 | −$361 | #188 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw gdp per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Zimbabwe's gdp per capita was $3,071 in 2025. Ranked 137th globally. This represents a 23.0% increase from the previous year.
Zimbabwe's gdp per capita peaked at $3,445 in 2017.
The lowest gdp per capita in Zimbabwe was $276 in 1962.
Zimbabwe ranks 137th globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Zimbabwe's gdp per capita is projected to reach $3,071 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Zimbabwe in 2025 was $3,071. This ranks 137th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zimbabwe_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Zimbabwe GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}