Resources statistical capacity in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Resources statistical capacity was 591,290 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Resources statistical capacity in Zimbabwe, 2010–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, resources statistical capacity in Zimbabwe stood at 591,290.
The figure is down 88.1% on the previous year and down 80.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in Zimbabwe peaked at 13.56 million in 2012 and was at its lowest, 501,670, in 2019.
That places Zimbabwe 94th out of 146 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Resources statistical capacity in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.23 million | — |
| 2011 | 1.66 million | +34.9% |
| 2012 | 13.56 million | +718.8% |
| 2013 | 3.08 million | -77.2% |
| 2014 | 7.06 million | +128.9% |
| 2015 | 5.25 million | -25.6% |
| 2016 | 2.53 million | -51.8% |
| 2017 | 3.01 million | +18.9% |
| 2018 | 2.11 million | -29.9% |
| 2019 | 501,670 | -76.2% |
| 2020 | 1.46 million | +190.2% |
| 2021 | 1.11 million | -23.7% |
| 2022 | 4.96 million | +346.7% |
| 2023 | 591,290 | -88.1% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 591,290 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.64 million, 22% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 591,290 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.40 million, 9% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Resources statistical capacity 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +718.8% | 1.66 million | 13.56 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.00 million | 501,670 | 13.56 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.03 million | 591,290 | 4.96 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
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 resources statistical capacity in Zimbabwe?
- Resources statistical capacity in Zimbabwe was 591,290 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 13.56 million in 2012.
- What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 501,670 in 2019.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for resources statistical capacity?
- Zimbabwe ranks 94th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
- Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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