Inflation in Zimbabwe
Consumer price inflation in Zimbabwe averaged 27.0% in the ten years to 2024, in line with the Sub-Saharan Africa regional average of 10.8%. The 2024 average figure was 2.7%. For more information on inflation, visit our dedicated page.
Zimbabwe Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) for Zimbabwe from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Zimbabwe Inflation Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | -11.2 | 7.9 | 28.3 | 6.7 | 2.7 |
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