Zimbabwe In-depth PEST Insights
This PEST country analysis report on Zimbabwe provides a holistic view of the country, with insightful analysis of current and future issues, supplemented with relevant quantitative data to support trend analysis.
Synopsis
Synopsis
- Understand the political system in Zimbabwe through analysis of key figures in the country and governance indicators.
- Understand the economic situation in Zimbabwe through a balanced assessment of core macroeconomic issues.
- Understand customer demographics in Zimbabwe through analysis of income distribution and the rural-urban split, as well as healthcare and education.
- Understand the technological landscape in Zimbabwe through analysis of relevant laws and policies, as well as patents data.
- The political landscape section discusses the evolution of the political scenario in Zimbabwe, as well as the country's economic, social, foreign, and defense policies. The section also discusses the country's performance according to World Bank Governance Indicators.
- The economic landscape section outlines the evolution of Zimbabwe's economy, as well as the country's performance in terms of GDP growth, composition by sector (agriculture, industry, and services), fiscal situation, international investment position, monetary situation, credit disbursement, banking sector, and employment.
- The social landscape section analyzes the government's social welfare policies, as well as the country's performance in terms of healthcare, income distribution, and education.
- The technology landscape section examines advancements and policies in technology innovation, including developments in information technology, telecommunications, research and development (R&D) investments, digital infrastructure, and cybersecurity measures.
- What is the outlook in Zimbabwe in terms of political stability, policies towards business, and the popularity of the government?
- How does Zimbabwe perform in terms of GDP growth, its fiscal situation, international investment position, monetary situation, and employment?
- How does Zimbabwe perform in terms of healthcare, income distribution, and education?
- How does Zimbabwe perform in terms of technology-intensive sectors like IT, life sciences, and R&D expenditure trends?
Overview
Catalyst
Summary
Key highlights
Key developments (July 2025 - June 2026)
Impact of US tariffs on Zimbabwe’s economy
Key Facts and Geographic Location
Key facts
Geographic location
Political Landscape
Summary
Evolution
Structure and policies
Key political figures
Structure of government
Key policies
Performance
Economic Landscape
Summary
Evolution
Structure and policies
Financial system
Performance
GDP and growth rate
Fiscal situation
Current account
Foreign trade
Gross government debt
International investment position
Monetary situation
Unemployment
Social Landscape
Summary
Evolution
Structure and policies
Demographic composition
Education
Healthcare
Education
Healthcare
Technological Landscape
Summary
Evolution
Structure and policies
Intellectual property
Artificial Intelligence
5G Implementation
Performance
Opportunity sectors
About MarketLine
Catalyst
Summary
Key highlights
Key developments (July 2025 - June 2026)
Impact of US tariffs on Zimbabwe’s economy
Key Facts and Geographic Location
Key facts
Geographic location
Political Landscape
Summary
Evolution
Structure and policies
Key political figures
Structure of government
Key policies
Performance
Economic Landscape
Summary
Evolution
Structure and policies
Financial system
Performance
GDP and growth rate
Fiscal situation
Current account
Foreign trade
Gross government debt
International investment position
Monetary situation
Unemployment
Social Landscape
Summary
Evolution
Structure and policies
Demographic composition
Education
Healthcare
Education
Healthcare
Technological Landscape
Summary
Evolution
Structure and policies
Intellectual property
Artificial Intelligence
5G Implementation
Performance
Opportunity sectors
About MarketLine
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Zimbabwe - Key Facts, 2025
Table 2: Mid-Year Population by Age (% of Total Population), 2025
Table 1: Zimbabwe - Key Facts, 2025
Table 2: Mid-Year Population by Age (% of Total Population), 2025
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Map of Zimbabwe, 2026
Figure 2: Zimbabwe - Timeline of Key Political Events
Figure 3: Zimbabwe - Key Political Figures
Figure 4: Historical Real GDP Growth Rate (%), 2015-25
Figure 5: Real GDP and GDP Growth (Constant Prices) ($ Billion/%), 2021-30f
Figure 6: GDP by Sector in Zimbabwe (%), 2025
Figure 7: Zimbabwe - Agricultural Output ($ Billion/%), 2021-26f
Figure 8: Zimbabwe - Industrial Output ($ Billion/%), 2021-26f
Figure 9: Zimbabwe - Services Output ($ Billion/%), 2021-26f
Figure 10: Zimbabwe - Volume of Exports and Imports of Goods and Services Growth (%), 2021-30f
Figure 11: Zimbabwe - Consumer Price Index (CPI) and CPI-Based Inflation, 2021-30f
Figure 12: Zimbabwe - Unemployment Rate (%), 2021-30f
Figure 13: Zimbabwe - Major Religions (%), 2022
Figure 15: Zimbabwe - Government Expenditure on Healthcare, Total ($ Billion/%), 2021-25
Figure 16: Zimbabwe - Internet Users (Million/% of Total Population), 2021-26f
Figure 1: Map of Zimbabwe, 2026
Figure 2: Zimbabwe - Timeline of Key Political Events
Figure 3: Zimbabwe - Key Political Figures
Figure 4: Historical Real GDP Growth Rate (%), 2015-25
Figure 5: Real GDP and GDP Growth (Constant Prices) ($ Billion/%), 2021-30f
Figure 6: GDP by Sector in Zimbabwe (%), 2025
Figure 7: Zimbabwe - Agricultural Output ($ Billion/%), 2021-26f
Figure 8: Zimbabwe - Industrial Output ($ Billion/%), 2021-26f
Figure 9: Zimbabwe - Services Output ($ Billion/%), 2021-26f
Figure 10: Zimbabwe - Volume of Exports and Imports of Goods and Services Growth (%), 2021-30f
Figure 11: Zimbabwe - Consumer Price Index (CPI) and CPI-Based Inflation, 2021-30f
Figure 12: Zimbabwe - Unemployment Rate (%), 2021-30f
Figure 13: Zimbabwe - Major Religions (%), 2022
Figure 15: Zimbabwe - Government Expenditure on Healthcare, Total ($ Billion/%), 2021-25
Figure 16: Zimbabwe - Internet Users (Million/% of Total Population), 2021-26f
