Natural resource rents, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Natural resource rents, annual growth rate was 34.8 % change on previous year in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Natural resource rents, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe, 1971–2021
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2021, natural resource rents, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe stood at 34.8 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 5,210.8% on the previous year and up 216.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural resource rents, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe peaked at 129.42 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -63.09 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places Zimbabwe 101st out of 190 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.
Natural resource rents, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -10.39 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | -22.61 % change on previous year | +117.5% |
| 1973 | 35.68 % change on previous year | -257.8% |
| 1974 | 18.21 % change on previous year | -49.0% |
| 1975 | -6.98 % change on previous year | -138.3% |
| 1976 | 25.42 % change on previous year | -464.1% |
| 1977 | 15.25 % change on previous year | -40.0% |
| 1978 | -11.48 % change on previous year | -175.3% |
| 1979 | 15.44 % change on previous year | -234.5% |
| 1980 | 20.37 % change on previous year | +31.9% |
| 1981 | -30.64 % change on previous year | -250.4% |
| 1982 | -3.07 % change on previous year | -90.0% |
| 1983 | -13.03 % change on previous year | +324.2% |
| 1984 | 5.6 % change on previous year | -143.0% |
| 1985 | 3.42 % change on previous year | -38.9% |
| 1986 | -3.01 % change on previous year | -187.9% |
| 1987 | 7.44 % change on previous year | -347.2% |
| 1988 | 23.67 % change on previous year | +218.3% |
| 1989 | -4.01 % change on previous year | -116.9% |
| 1990 | -11.47 % change on previous year | +186.1% |
| 1991 | 129.42 % change on previous year | -1228.3% |
| 1992 | 11.93 % change on previous year | -90.8% |
| 1993 | -19.34 % change on previous year | -262.2% |
| 1994 | 8.74 % change on previous year | -145.2% |
| 1995 | -9.94 % change on previous year | -213.7% |
| 1996 | -6.48 % change on previous year | -34.8% |
| 1997 | -15.26 % change on previous year | +135.4% |
| 1998 | -17.43 % change on previous year | +14.3% |
| 1999 | -33.8 % change on previous year | +93.9% |
| 2000 | 5.43 % change on previous year | -116.1% |
| 2001 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -40.4% |
| 2002 | 28.41 % change on previous year | +777.7% |
| 2003 | 34.99 % change on previous year | +23.2% |
| 2004 | 20.84 % change on previous year | -40.4% |
| 2005 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -93.1% |
| 2006 | 34.16 % change on previous year | +2283.6% |
| 2007 | 35.52 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 17.76 % change on previous year | -50.0% |
| 2009 | -63.09 % change on previous year | -455.2% |
| 2010 | 4.97 % change on previous year | -107.9% |
| 2011 | 11 % change on previous year | +121.5% |
| 2012 | -24.26 % change on previous year | -320.5% |
| 2013 | -15.5 % change on previous year | -36.1% |
| 2014 | 11.47 % change on previous year | -174.0% |
| 2015 | -18.06 % change on previous year | -257.4% |
| 2016 | -2.41 % change on previous year | -86.7% |
| 2017 | 35.59 % change on previous year | -1579.9% |
| 2018 | -44.58 % change on previous year | -225.2% |
| 2019 | 39.59 % change on previous year | -188.8% |
| 2020 | 0.6552 % change on previous year | -98.3% |
| 2021 | 34.8 % change on previous year | +5210.8% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 34.8 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 33.54 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 34.8 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 26.46 % change on previous year, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Natural resource rents, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +5210.8% | 0.6552 % change on previous year | 34.8 % change on previous year |
| 2006 | +2283.6% | 1.43 % change on previous year | 34.16 % change on previous year |
| 2017 | +1579.9% | -2.41 % change on previous year | 35.59 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.5 % change on previous year | -22.61 % change on previous year | 35.68 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.6728 % change on previous year | -30.64 % change on previous year | 23.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.64 % change on previous year | -33.8 % change on previous year | 129.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.87 % change on previous year | -63.09 % change on previous year | 35.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.2176 % change on previous year | -44.58 % change on previous year | 39.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.73 % change on previous year | 0.6552 % change on previous year | 34.8 % change on previous year | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 98 Sudan 37.21 % change on previous year compare
- 99 Gabon 37 % change on previous year compare
- 100 Qatar 34.92 % change on previous year compare
- 102 Trinidad and Tobago 33.61 % change on previous year compare
- 103 Morocco 32.27 % change on previous year compare
- 104 Iran 31.02 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1903 (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2726 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8086 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies -0.5886 (2026)
- 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)
- Urban area long term, annual growth rate 1.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban area long term, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban area long term, per capita 0.0002 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural resource rents, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe?
- Natural resource rents, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe was 34.8 % change on previous year in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest natural resource rents, annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 129.42 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest natural resource rents, annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -63.09 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for natural resource rents, annual growth rate?
- Zimbabwe ranks 101st out of 190 countries with data for 2021.
- Is natural resource rents, annual growth rate rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 216.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Natural resource rents, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Natural resource rents. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Natural resource rents Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Natural resource rents. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.