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Zimbabwe Inflation Rate

Consumer price inflation, annual %  FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG

89.05% −647.06pp (-87.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #2 Global Peak 736.11% (2024) Source World Bank

Zimbabwe Inflation Rate (1981–2025)

Overview

Zimbabwe's inflation rate stood at 89.05% in 2025, a decline of +647.06pp from 2024. The IMF projects 89.05% by 2025. Zimbabwe ranked 2nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Inflation Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 8.02% - -
2029* IMF 8.02% - -
2028* IMF 8.02% - -
2027* IMF 10.10% - -
2026* IMF 18.23% - -
2025* IMF 89.05% - -
2025 89.05% −647.06pp #2
2024 736.11% +68.75pp #193
2023 667.36% +473.96pp #193
2022 104.71% +6.16pp #191
2021 98.55% −458.66pp #191
2020 557.20% +301.91pp #193
2019 255.30% +244.70pp #196
2018 10.62% +9.71pp #178
2017 0.89% +2.45pp #40
2016 -1.54% +0.87pp #6
2015 -2.43% −2.22pp #2
2014 -0.20% −1.83pp #19
2013 1.63% −2.09pp #66
2012 3.73% +0.26pp #101
2011 3.47% +0.42pp #70
Show all years (1981-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

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 inflation rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zimbabwe's inflation rate?

Zimbabwe's inflation rate was 89.05% in 2025. Ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 87.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest inflation rate in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe's inflation rate peaked at 736.11% in 2024.

What was the lowest inflation rate in Zimbabwe?

The lowest inflation rate in Zimbabwe was -72.73% in 2007.

How does Zimbabwe rank in inflation rate?

Zimbabwe ranks 2nd globally in inflation rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for inflation rate?

The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected inflation rate of Zimbabwe in 2025?

Zimbabwe's inflation rate is projected to reach 89.05% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the inflation rate of Zimbabwe in 2025?

The inflation rate of Zimbabwe in 2025 was 89.05%. This ranks 2nd in the world.

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