What is the Population of Zimbabwe?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Zimbabwe has a population of approximately 17,073,087 people, making it the 74th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.21% of the world's population. With a land area of 390,757 km², the population density is roughly 44 people per km².
| Population | 17,073,087 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 74th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.21% |
| Area | 390,757 km² |
| Population density | 44 / km² |
| Demonym | Zimbabwean |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 17,073,087 | 74th |
| Netherlands | 18,100,436 | 71st |
| Guatemala | 18,079,810 | 72nd |
| Cambodia | 17,577,760 | 73rd |
| South Sudan | 15,786,898 | 75th |
| Guinea | 14,363,931 | 76th |
| Rwanda | 14,104,969 | 77th |
Zimbabwe compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | 2,359,609 | 582,000 |
| Mozambique | 34,090,466 | 801,590 |
| South Africa | 63,100,945 | 1,221,037 |
| Zambia | 19,693,423 | 752,612 |
Zimbabwe in context
- Zimbabwe covers 390,757 km², making it the 60th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia.
- Zimbabwe is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 17,073,087 people, Zimbabwe holds about 19.2% of the population of Southern Africa.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Zimbabwe is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Zimbabwe — FAQ
What is the population of Zimbabwe?
The population of Zimbabwe is approximately 17,073,087 (17.1 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Zimbabwe in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Zimbabwe at approximately 17,073,087 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Zimbabwe is the 74th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Zimbabwe?
Approximately 17,073,087 people live in Zimbabwe, making it the 74th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Zimbabwe rank by population?
Zimbabwe is the 74th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.21%.
What is the population density of Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has a population density of roughly 44 people per km², based on a land area of 390,757 km².
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