What is the population of Republic of Zimbabwe?

The population of Republic of Zimbabwe is 17,073,087.

Where is Republic of Zimbabwe located?

Republic of Zimbabwe is located at latitude -19.0000000 and longitude 29.7500000.

What is the area of Republic of Zimbabwe?

The area of Republic of Zimbabwe is 390757 km².

What time zone is Republic of Zimbabwe in?

Republic of Zimbabwe is in the Africa/Harare time zone.

How has the population of Republic of Zimbabwe changed?

The population of Republic of Zimbabwe has increased from 3,752,390 (1960) to 17,073,087 (2026), a change of 355%.

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Harare

Population 1,542,813

Quick Facts about Republic of Zimbabwe

Population	17,073,087
Country	Zimbabwe
Plate code	ZW
Area	390757 km²
Official name	la République du Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
Water as percent of area	1%
Land as percent of area	99%
Continent	Africa
Northernmost point	Point(29.82 -15.6)
Latitude & Longitude	-19.0000,29.7500
Legislative body	Parliament of Zimbabwe
Named for	Great Zimbabwe
Official language	Venda, Tsonga, Zimbabwe Sign Language, Kalanga, Tswana, Chewa, Sesotho, Northern Ndebele, Shona, English, Tonga, Ndau, Barwe, Xhosa, Tshwa
Capital	Harare
Establishment	April 18, 1980 (46 years ago)
Time Zone	UTC+02:00
Local time	17:27:39 (23rd April 2026)

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Geography

Republic of Zimbabwe is located at 19°0'0"S 29°45'0"E (-19.0000000, 29.7500000). It has 4 neighbors: Zambia, Botswana, South Africa and Mozambique.

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The largest city of Republic of Zimbabwe is Harare with a population of 1,542,813. Other cities include, Bulawayo population 699,385, Mutare population 184,205, Gweru population 146,073 and Kwekwe population 99,149. See all Republic of Zimbabwe cities & populated places.

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Republic of Zimbabwe has 4 neighbours.

Republic of Zambia A landlocked country in Southern Africa, it is known for its diverse wildlife, rugged terrain, and waterfalls, including Victoria Falls.
Republic of Botswana Located in Southern Africa, this landlocked nation is defined by the Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta, a vast inland delta known for its rich wildlife.
Republic of South Africa Located at the southern tip of Africa, this nation boasts diverse landscapes, a multicultural society, and significant economic influence on the continent.
Republic of Mozambique Located in Southeast Africa, it is known for its extensive coastline along the Indian Ocean, rich natural resources, and diverse cultural heritage.

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Mashonaland East Province
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Matabeleland South Province
Midlands Province
Mashonaland West Province
Matabeleland North Province
Masvingo
Mashonaland Central Province

Demographics

Year	Population	% Change	Method
1960	3,752,390	-	census
1961	3,876,638	3.21%	census
1962	4,006,261	3.24%	census
1963	4,140,802	3.25%	census
1964	4,279,559	3.24%	census
1965	4,422,129	3.22%	census
1966	4,568,317	3.2%	census
1967	4,718,609	3.19%	census
1968	4,874,109	3.19%	census
1969	5,036,316	3.22%	census
1970	5,206,305	3.27%	census
1971	5,385,328	3.32%	census
1972	5,573,282	3.37%	census
1973	5,768,337	3.38%	census
1974	5,967,819	3.34%	census
1975	6,170,266	3.28%	census
1976	6,373,946	3.2%	census
1977	6,580,696	3.14%	census
1978	6,796,863	3.18%	census
1979	7,031,084	3.33%	census
1980	7,289,069	3.54%	census
1981	7,572,129	3.74%	census
1982	7,876,786	3.87%	census
1983	8,197,858	3.92%	census
1984	8,527,836	3.87%	census
1985	8,860,331	3.75%	census
1986	9,193,889	3.63%	census
1987	9,527,192	3.5%	census
1988	9,854,098	3.32%	census
1989	10,167,392	3.08%	census
1990	10,461,782	2.81%	census
1991	10,733,048	2.53%	census
1992	10,981,267	2.26%	census
1993	11,210,802	2.05%	census
1994	11,428,655	1.91%	census
1995	11,639,364	1.81%	census
1996	11,846,110	1.75%	census
1997	12,045,813	1.66%	census
1998	12,229,500	1.5%	census
1999	12,384,727	1.25%	census
2000	12,503,652	0.95%	census
2001	12,586,763	0.66%	census
2002	12,640,922	0.43%	census
2003	12,673,103	0.25%	census
2004	12,693,047	0.16%	census
2005	12,710,589	0.14%	census
2006	12,724,308	0.11%	census
2007	12,740,160	0.12%	census
2008	12,784,041	0.34%	census
2009	12,888,918	0.81%	census
2010	13,076,978	1.44%	census
2011	13,358,738	2.11%	census
2012	13,724,317	2.66%	census
2013	14,149,648	3.01%	census
2014	13,586,681	-4.14%	(Worldbank)
2015	13,814,629	1.65%	(Worldbank)
2016	14,030,390	1.54%	(Worldbank)
2017	16,529,904	15.12%	census
2018	14,439,018	-14.48%	(Worldbank)
2019	14,645,468	1.41%	(Worldbank)
2026	17,073,087	14.22%

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