Zimbabwe
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Harare
16,950,795
390,757 km²
Botswana pula
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Zimbabwe is located in Eastern Africa. Its capital is Harare, and it has a population of 16,950,795 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 390,757 square kilometers (approximately 150,872 square miles). Its currency is Botswana pula. The population density is approximately 43 people per square kilometer. Zimbabwe shares land borders with 4 countries: Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia.
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Africa/Harare
Zimbabwe at a glance
Africa
43 / km²
390,757 km²
Approximately 150,872 mi² (square miles)
Harare
Economy of Zimbabwe
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
Source: World Bank Open Data
Consumer goods and services price level
International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
Countries bordering Zimbabwe
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Frequently asked questions about Zimbabwe
What is the capital of Zimbabwe?
The capital of Zimbabwe is Harare.
What is the population of Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has 16,950,795 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of Zimbabwe in square kilometers and square miles?
Zimbabwe has a total area of 390,757 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 150,872 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in Zimbabwe?
The currency of Zimbabwe is Botswana pula.
