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Zimbabwe

Africa

Capital

Harare

Population

16,340,822

Area

390,757 km²

Currency

Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) (ZWG)

Phone Code

+263

ISO Codes

ZW / ZWE

ISO numeric

716

Internet domain

.zw

Timezone

UTC+2

Religion

Christianity

About Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a landlocked Southern African country known for the Great Zimbabwe ruins, Victoria Falls, and Hwange National Park. It is slowly rebuilding after years of hyperinflation.

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Languages

English, Shona, Ndebele and 13 others (16 official languages)

Zimbabwe in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density	42 people per km² rank 144 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population	0.202 % world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of Africa	1.1% of its people, 1.3% of its land area
Area in square miles	150,872 1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in size	Norway (385,207 km²)
Closest in population	Cambodia (17,423,880 people)

Who else uses ZWG?

Zimbabwe is the only country in our list that uses ZWG.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Zimbabwe?

The capital of Zimbabwe is Harare.

What is the population of Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe has a population of approximately 16,340,822 people.

What currency does Zimbabwe use?

The currency of Zimbabwe is the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) (ZWG).

What languages are spoken in Zimbabwe?

The official or major languages of Zimbabwe are English, Shona, Ndebele and 13 others (16 official languages).

Did You Know?

Zimbabwe ranks #74 of 196 countries by population, with about 16,340,822 people.
Zimbabwe ranks #60 of 196 countries by area, covering 390,757 km².
Within Africa, Zimbabwe ranks #26 of 54 countries by population.
Zimbabwe recognises 16 official or major language(s): English, Shona, Ndebele and 13 others (16 official languages).

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Data notes and sources

Population: UN World Population Prospects 2024, estimate for 1 July 2023 (people living in the country, whatever their citizenship).
Area: total area including inland water, in km². Codes: ISO 3166-1 (alpha-2, alpha-3, numeric), ISO 4217 (currency), ITU-T E.164 (calling codes) and the IANA root zone (internet domains).
Time zone: the standard (non-daylight-saving) offset, or the range of offsets for countries with several zones.
Last reviewed: October 2026. Found an error? Tell us through the contact page.

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