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In 2026, Zimbabwe's population stands at 17,273,580. That is a 6-fold increase on the 2,790,905 recorded in 1950. It is expanding at +1.88% a year, adding about 324.7K people a year. Population density sits at 45 people/km². Half the population is younger than 18.3 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 23.6 by 2050. Women outnumber men, at 91 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections put it at 37,166,572, up +115% from 2026.
Total population
17,273,580
Density
45 people/km²
Median age
18.3 years
Growth rate
+1.88%
Zimbabwe is experiencing rapid population growth, adding hundreds of thousands of people each year. The sex ratio of 91 males per 100 females is notably lower than the global average of ~101. The population is aging rapidly; median age will rise from 18 in 2026 to 24 by 2050. Looking ahead, UN projections show the population reaching 37.2M by 2100, more than double 2026's level.