Zimbabwe Economic Statistics and Indicators

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Country: Zimbabwe
National or Regional Currency: US Dollar, US$
Year of data: 2013 › Change year
Date of Last Update: 1st August 2011
Area: total: 390,757 sq km
Natural Resources: coal, chromium ore, asbestos, gold, nickel, copper, iron ore, vanadium, lithium, tin, platinum group metals
Capital: name: Harare
Data Source: All Sources (IMF, World Bank, UN, OECD, CIA World Factbook, Internet World Statistics, The Heritage Foundation and Transparency International)
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Economic Indicator Listing
  For Zimbabwe in year 2013 Indicator Value
GDP Growth (Constant Prices, National Currency) 5.203 %
GDP (Current Prices, National Currency)US$ 10.627 Billion.
GDP (Current Prices, US Dollars)US$ 10.627 Billion
GDP Deflator 140.063 (Index, Base Year as per country's accounts = 100)
GDP Per Capita (Constant Prices, National Currency)US$ 603.327 .
GDP Per Capita (Current Prices, National Currency)US$ 845.038 .
GDP Per Capita (Current Prices, US Dollars)US$ 845.038
GDP (PPP), US DollarsUS$ 6.755 Billion
GDP Per Capita (PPP), US DollarsUS$ 537.175
GDP Share of World Total (PPP) 0.008 %
Implied PPP Conversion Rate 1.573
Inflation, Average Consumer Prices (Indexed to Year 2000) 66.516 (Index, Base Year 2000 = 100)
Inflation (Average Consumer Price Change %) 6.227 %
Inflation, End of Year (Indexed to Year 2000) 68.132 (Index, Base Year 2000 = 100)
Inflation (End of Year Change %) 6.001 %
Value of Oil ImportsUS$ 1.478 Billions
Value of Oil ExportsUS$ 0 Billions
Population 12.575 Million
General government revenue (National Currency)US$ 3.094 Billions.
General government revenue (% of GDP) 29.12 %
General government total expenditure (National Currency)US$ 3.161 Billions.
General government total expenditure (% of GDP) 29.747 %
Total Government Net Lending/ Borrowing (National Currency)US$ -0.067 Billions.
Total Government Net Lending/ Borrowing (% of GDP) -0.627 %
Total Government Gross Debt (National Currency)US$ 6.892 Billion.
Total Government Gross Debt (% of GDP) 64.855 %
Fiscal Year Gross Domestic Product, Current PricesUS$ 10.627 Billions.
Current Account Balance (US Dollars)US$ -1.721 Billion
Current Account Balance (% GDP) -16.196 %
Economic Indicators for Zimbabwe 2013

GDP (Constant Prices, National Currency) for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is US$ 7.587 Billion. Real GDP is expressed in billions of national currency units; the base year is country-specific.

GDP Growth (Constant Prices, National Currency) for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is 5.203 %. Annual percentages of constant price GDP are year-on-year changes; the base year is country-specific.

GDP (Current Prices, National Currency) for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is US$ 10.627 Billion. GDP is expressed in billions of national currency units.

GDP (Current Prices, US Dollars) for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is US$ 10.627 Billion. Values are based upon GDP in national currency and the exchange rate projections provided by country economists for the group of other emerging market and developing countries. Exchanges rates for advanced economies are established in the WEO assumptions.

GDP Deflator for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is 140.063 (Index, Base Year as per country's accounts = 100). The GDP deflator is derived by dividing current price GDP by constant price GDP and is considered to be an alternate measure of inflation. Please note: Data are expressed in the base year of each country's national accounts.

GDP Per Capita (Constant Prices, National Currency) for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is US$ 603.327 . GDP is expressed in constant national currency per person. Data are derived by dividing constant price GDP by total population.

GDP Per Capita (Current Prices, National Currency) for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is US$ 845.038 . GDP is expressed in current national currency per person. Data are derived by dividing current price GDP by total population.

GDP Per Capita (Current Prices, US Dollars) for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is US$ 845.038 . GDP is expressed in current U.S. dollars per person. Data are derived by first converting GDP in national currency to U.S. dollars and then dividing it by total population.

GDP (PPP), US Dollars for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is US$ 6.755 Billion. Gross domestic product based on purchasing-power-parity (PPP) valuation of country GDP. These data form the basis for the country weights used to generate the World Economic Outlook country group composites for the domestic economy. Please note: The IMF is not a primary source for purchasing power parity (PPP) data. WEO weights have been created from primary sources and are used solely for purposes of generating country group composites.

GDP Per Capita (PPP), US Dollars for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is US$ 537.175 . Gross domestic product based on purchasing-power-parity (PPP) per capita GDP. These data form the basis for the country weights used to generate the World Economic Outlook country group composites for the domestic economy. Please note: The IMF is not a primary source for purchasing power parity (PPP) data. WEO weights have been created from primary sources and are used solely for purposes of generating country group composites.

GDP Share of World Total (PPP) for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is 0.008 %. Gross domestic product based on purchasing-power-parity (PPP) share of world total. These data form the basis for the country weights used to generate the World Economic Outlook country group composites for the domestic economy. Please note: The IMF is not a primary source for purchasing power parity (PPP) data. WEO weights have been created from primary sources and are used solely for purposes of generating country group composites.

Implied PPP Conversion Rate for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is 1.573 . These data form the basis for the country weights used to generate the World Economic Outlook country group composites for the domestic economy. Please note: The IMF is not a primary source for purchasing power parity (PPP) data. WEO weights have been created from primary sources and are used solely for purposes of generating country group composites.

Inflation, Average Consumer Prices (Indexed to Year 2000) for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is 66.516 (Index, Base Year 2000 = 100). Data for inflation are averages for the year, not end-of-period data. The index is based on 2000=100.

Inflation (Average Consumer Price Change %) for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is 6.227 %. Data for inflation are averages for the year, not end-of-period data.

Inflation, End of Year (Indexed to Year 2000) for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is 68.132 (Index, Base Year 2000 = 100). Data for inflation are end of the period, not annual average data. The index is based on 2000=100.

Inflation (End of Year Change %) for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is 6.001 %. Data for inflation are end of the period, not annual average data.

Value of Oil Imports for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is US$ 1.478 Billions. Value is equal to the price per unit of quantity of oil imports multiplied by the number of quantity units.

Value of Oil Exports for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is US$ 0 Billions. Value is equal to the price per unit of quantity of oil exports multiplied by the number of quantity units.

Population for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is 12.575 Million .

General government revenue (National Currency) for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is US$ 3.094 Billions. Revenue consists of taxes, social contributions, grants receivable, and other revenue. Revenue increases government?s net worth, which is the difference between its assets and liabilities (GFSM 2001, paragraph 4.20). Note: Transactions that merely change the composition of the balance sheet do not change the net worth position, for example, proceeds from sales of nonfinancial and financial assets or incurrence of liabilities.

General government revenue (% of GDP) for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is 29.12 %. Revenue consists of taxes, social contributions, grants receivable, and other revenue. Revenue increases government?s net worth, which is the difference between its assets and liabilities (GFSM 2001, paragraph 4.20). Note: Transactions that merely change the composition of the balance sheet do not change the net worth position, for example, proceeds from sales of nonfinancial and financial assets or incurrence of liabilities.

General government total expenditure (National Currency) for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is US$ 3.161 Billions. Total expenditure consists of total expense and the net acquisition of nonfinancial assets. Note: Apart from being on an accrual basis, total expenditure differs from the GFSM 1986 definition of total expenditure in the sense that it also takes the disposals of nonfinancial assets into account.

General government total expenditure (% of GDP) for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is 29.747 %. Total expenditure consists of total expense and the net acquisition of nonfinancial assets. Note: Apart from being on an accrual basis, total expenditure differs from the GFSM 1986 definition of total expenditure in the sense that it also takes the disposals of nonfinancial assets into account.

Total Government Net Lending/ Borrowing (National Currency) for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is US$ -0.067 Billions. Net lending (+)/ borrowing (?) is calculated as revenue minus total expenditure. This is a core GFS balance that measures the extent to which general government is either putting financial resources at the disposal of other sectors in the economy and nonresidents (net lending), or utilizing the financial resources generated by other sectors and nonresidents (net borrowing). This balance may be viewed as an indicator of the financial impact of general government activity on the rest of the economy and nonresidents (GFSM 2001, paragraph 4.17). Note: Net lending (+)/borrowing (?) is also equal to net acquisition of financial assets minus net incurrence of liabilities.

Total Government Net Lending/ Borrowing (% of GDP) for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is -0.627 %.

Total Government Gross Debt (National Currency) for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is US$ 6.892 Billion. Gross debt consists of all liabilities that require payment or payments of interest and/or principal by the debtor to the creditor at a date or dates in the future. This includes debt liabilities in the form of SDRs, currency and deposits, debt securities, loans, insurance, pensions and standardized guarantee schemes, and other accounts payable. Thus, all liabilities in the GFSM 2001 system are debt, except for equity and investment fund shares and financial derivatives and employee stock options. Debt can be valued at current market, nominal, or face values (GFSM 2001, paragraph 7.110).

Total Government Gross Debt (% of GDP) for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is 64.855 %. Gross debt consists of all liabilities that require payment or payments of interest and/or principal by the debtor to the creditor at a date or dates in the future. This includes debt liabilities in the form of SDRs, currency and deposits, debt securities, loans, insurance, pensions and standardized guarantee schemes, and other accounts payable. Thus, all liabilities in the GFSM 2001 system are debt, except for equity and investment fund shares and financial derivatives and employee stock options. Debt can be valued at current market, nominal, or face values (GFSM 2001, paragraph 7.110).

Fiscal Year Gross Domestic Product, Current Prices for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is US$ 10.627 Billions. Gross domestic product corresponding to fiscal year is the country's GDP based on the same period during the year as their fiscal data. In the case of countries whose fiscal data are based on a fiscal calendar (e.g., July to June), this series would be the country's GDP over that same period. For countries whose fiscal data are based on a calendar year (i.e., January to December), this series will be the same as their GDP in current prices.

Current Account Balance (US Dollars) for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is US$ -1.721 Billion. Current account is all transactions other than those in financial and capital items. The major classifications are goods and services, income and current transfers. The focus of the BOP is on transactions (between an economy and the rest of the world) in goods, services, and income.

Current Account Balance (% GDP) for Zimbabwe in year 2013 is -16.196 %. Current account is all transactions other than those in financial and capital items. The major classifications are goods and services, income and current transfers. The focus of the BOP is on transactions (between an economy and the rest of the world) in goods, services, and income.

* Source: IMF
Aggregate Indicators for Zimbabwe
Indicators
  Geography (Location, geographic coordinates, map references, area, terrain, elevation extremes, borders, coastline and maritime claims) for Zimbabwe
  Climate and Environment (climate, environmental issues, environmental agreements, natural hazards) for Zimbabwe
  Natural Resources, Agricultural Products, Land Use and Water Use for Zimbabwe
  Telephone Statistics: Number of Fixed Lines, Mobile Phone Penetration Rate for Zimbabwe
  Age Structure, Median Age, Gender and Urbanization for Zimbabwe
  Population Growth Rate, Birth Rate, Death Rate, Net Migration Rate for Zimbabwe
  Life Expectancy Rate, Infant Mortality Rate and Total Fertility Rate for Zimbabwe
  HIV, AIDS and Other Major Infectious Disease Rates for Zimbabwe
  Nationality, Ethnic Groups, Languages and Religions for Zimbabwe
  Literacy Rate, Educational Expenditure and School Life Expectancy for Zimbabwe
  Gross Domestic Product (PPP, Official Exchange Rate, Real Growth Rate and Per Capita) for Zimbabwe
  Labor Force by Occupation for Zimbabwe
  Poverty Line, Gini Index, Household Income and Consumption for Zimbabwe
  National Budget and Public Debt for Zimbabwe
  Bank Rates (Commercial Bank Prime Lending Rate, Central Bank Discount Rate) for Zimbabwe
  Stock of Money, Stock of Quasi Money, Stock of Domestic Credit for Zimbabwe
  Stock Market Capitalization: Market Value of Publicly Traded Shares for Zimbabwe
  Industries and Industrial Growth Production Rate for Zimbabwe
  Electricity Production, Electricity Consumption, Electricity Exports and Electricity Imports for Zimbabwe
  Oil Production, Proven Oil Reserves, Oil Consumption, Oil Exports and Oil Imports for Zimbabwe
  Natural Gas Production, Proven Natural Gas Reserves, Natural Gas Consumption, Natural Gas Exports and Natural Gas Imports for Zimbabwe
  Trade Statistics, Export Statistics, Export Partners and Products, Import Statistics, Import Partners and Products for Zimbabwe
  Foreign Exchange Reserves and Gold Reserves for Zimbabwe
  FDI Statistics (Foreign Direct Investment at Home/ Inbound FDI, Foreign Direct Investment Abroad/ Outbound FDI) for Zimbabwe
  Exchange Rate Statistics for Zimbabwe
  Television and Radio Statistics (TV Stats, Radio Stats) for Zimbabwe
  Internet Statistics (Internet Users, Internet Hosts, Country TLD) for Zimbabwe
  Airport Statistics (Paved Runway Airports, Unpaved Runway Airports, Heliports) for Zimbabwe
  Transport Statistics (Railways, Roadways, Waterways, Ports and Terminals, Airports, Merchant Marine) for Zimbabwe
  Military Statistics (Military Expenditure, Military Branches, Service Age and Obligation, Manpower Available and Fit for Military Service) for Zimbabwe
  Disputes, Refugees, Human Trafficking and Illicit Drug Production for Zimbabwe
* Source: CIA
Internet Indicators for Zimbabwe
Indicators
  Number of Internet Users for Zimbabwe
  Internet Penetration Rate for Zimbabwe
  Number of Facebook Accounts for Zimbabwe
  Facebook Penetration Rate for Zimbabwe
* Source: IWS
Economic Freedom Indicators for Zimbabwe
Indicators
  Economic Freedom World Rank for Zimbabwe
  Economic Freedom Regional Ranking for Zimbabwe
  Business Freedom for Zimbabwe
  Trade Freedom for Zimbabwe
  Fiscal Freedom for Zimbabwe
  Government Spending for Zimbabwe
  Monetary Freedom for Zimbabwe
  Investment Freedom for Zimbabwe
  Financial Freedom for Zimbabwe
  Property Rights for Zimbabwe
  Freedom from Corruption for Zimbabwe
  Labor Freedom for Zimbabwe
  Tariff Rate for Zimbabwe
  Income Tax Rate for Zimbabwe
  Corporate Tax Rate for Zimbabwe
  Tax Burden % of GDP for Zimbabwe
  Government Expenditure % of GDP for Zimbabwe
* Source: HFO
Zimbabwe Economic Indicators in other Years
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  Zimbabwe Economic Indicators for Year 2011 (Forecast)
  Zimbabwe Economic Indicators for Year 2010 (Current)
  Zimbabwe Economic Indicators for Year 2009
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  Zimbabwe Economic Indicators for Year 2000
  Zimbabwe Economic Indicators for Year 1999
  Zimbabwe Economic Indicators for Year 1998
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  Zimbabwe Economic Indicators for Year 1991
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  Zimbabwe Economic Indicators for Year 1982
  Zimbabwe Economic Indicators for Year 1981
  Zimbabwe Economic Indicators for Year 1980