Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of was 6.4 Percentage of GDP in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of in Zimbabwe, 2000–2021
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Zimbabwe is 6.4 Percentage of GDP, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 34.8% on the previous year and down 18.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Zimbabwe peaked at 18.32 Percentage of GDP in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.38 Percentage of GDP, in 2018.
That places Zimbabwe 61st out of 169 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Percentage of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.9 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2001 | 4.03 Percentage of GDP | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 5.17 Percentage of GDP | +28.4% |
| 2003 | 6.98 Percentage of GDP | +35.0% |
| 2004 | 8.44 Percentage of GDP | +20.8% |
| 2005 | 8.56 Percentage of GDP | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 11.48 Percentage of GDP | +34.2% |
| 2007 | 15.56 Percentage of GDP | +35.5% |
| 2008 | 18.32 Percentage of GDP | +17.8% |
| 2009 | 6.76 Percentage of GDP | -63.1% |
| 2010 | 7.1 Percentage of GDP | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 7.88 Percentage of GDP | +11.0% |
| 2012 | 5.97 Percentage of GDP | -24.3% |
| 2013 | 5.04 Percentage of GDP | -15.5% |
| 2014 | 5.62 Percentage of GDP | +11.5% |
| 2015 | 4.61 Percentage of GDP | -18.1% |
| 2016 | 4.5 Percentage of GDP | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 6.1 Percentage of GDP | +35.6% |
| 2018 | 3.38 Percentage of GDP | -44.6% |
| 2019 | 4.72 Percentage of GDP | +39.6% |
| 2020 | 4.75 Percentage of GDP | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 6.4 Percentage of GDP | +34.8% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 6.4 Percentage of GDP is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.4 Percentage of GDP, 1.5× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 6.4 Percentage of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 7.86 Percentage of GDP, 81% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.92 Percentage of GDP | 3.9 Percentage of GDP | 18.32 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.49 Percentage of GDP | 3.38 Percentage of GDP | 7.88 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.57 Percentage of GDP | 4.75 Percentage of GDP | 6.4 Percentage of GDP | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Political opposition, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament and government, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2024)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 122.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 5 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Zimbabwe?
- Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Zimbabwe was 6.4 Percentage of GDP in 2021, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 18.32 Percentage of GDP in 2008.
- What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.38 Percentage of GDP in 2018.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of?
- Zimbabwe ranks 61st out of 169 countries with data for 2021.
- Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of the economy — Total natural resources rents. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 8 shows the breakdown of national economies by sectors of activity, looking at share of employment, contributions to GDP, along with the impact of natural resource extraction on the economy.