Shona, most widely spoken) 80.9, Ndebele, second most widely spoken) 11.5, English, traditionally used for official business) 0.3, 13 minority languages, includes Chewa, Chibarwe, Kalanga
Economic Overview
Key economic indicators for Zimbabwe
GDP:
$56.249 billion
GDP per Capita:
$3,400
GDP Growth:
5.34%
Inflation:
104.71%
Unemployment:
8.76%
Public Debt:
82.3% of GDP
Political System
Governance structure of Zimbabwe
Government Type:
presidential republic
Head of State:
President Emmerson Dambudzo MNANGAGWA (since 4 September 2023)
Head of Government:
Vice President Constantino CHIWENGA (since 11 September 2023)
Judiciary:
Supreme Court (consists of the chief justice and 4 judges); Constitutional Court (consists of the chief and deputy chief justices and 9 judges)
Administrative Divisions:
8 provinces and 2 cities* with provincial status; Bulawayo*, Harare*, Manicaland, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, Mashonaland West, Masvingo, Matabeleland North, Matabeleland South, Midlands
Major Political Parties
Not specified
International Relations
Global position and alliances
UN Member:
Yes
EU Member:
No
Diplomatic Presence:
1608 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20009
Major Alliances and Organizations
AU
Economic Sectors & Trade
Detailed economic breakdown
Major Economic Sectors
Agriculture
4.1% (2023 est.)
Industry
26.3% (2023 est.)
Services
62.4% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data
Trade Volume
Exports:
$7.603 billion
Imports:
$10.293 billion
Major Trading Partners
UAE 45
China 18
South Africa 15
Mozambique 4
Hong Kong 2
Economic Outlook
Zimbabwe has a 5.34% GDP growth rate with 104.71% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.