Zimbabwe
Capital: Harare
Population
Estimated at 16.95 million (2025)
Area
Approximately 390,757 km²
GDP
$20-30 billion (varies by source)
Bordering Countries
4
Overview
Landlocked country in Southern Africa, bordered by South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, and Zambia
Zimbabwe is a resource-rich landlocked Southern African country with significant mineral wealth and agricultural potential. Decades of political and economic instability have constrained growth, but recent reforms aim to rebuild stability and competitiveness.
Bordering Countries: South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, Zambia
Economic Profile
Primary Exports
Gold, tobacco, platinum, ferroalloys, cotton, sugar, horticultural products
Key Industries
Mining (gold, diamonds, platinum), agriculture, manufacturing, services, tourism
Main Trade Partners
South Africa, China, United Arab Emirates, Mozambique, Botswana
Economic Challenges
Currency instability and hyperinflation (peaked at over 200% in 2025), infrastructure deficits, energy shortages, brain drain, political tensions
Trade & Transit Infrastructure
Main Transit Corridors
Regional corridors connecting to South African and Mozambican ports (Durban, Beira)
Key Border Crossing Points
Beitbridge (South Africa), Chirundu (Zambia), Forbes/Machipanda (Mozambique)
Port Access
Durban (South Africa), Beira (Mozambique)
Transport Infrastructure Quality
Roads and rail networks require rehabilitation; Beitbridge border post upgraded to One-Stop Border Post (OSBP)
Trade & Transit Challenges
Political and economic instability, currency crises, international isolation, infrastructure gaps
Key Statistics & Indicators
National Trade & Development Strategies
Economic stabilization measures, infrastructure rehabilitation, trade facilitation, political reforms
Ongoing and Planned Projects
Economic stabilization (inflation control, currency stabilization), infrastructure rehabilitation (transport corridors, energy, border posts), education and research initiatives, trade facilitation (electronic customs systems)