Zimbabwe Population Growth in the 1950s (1950 to 1959)

Zimbabwe Population Growth from 1950 to 1959

This page shows Zimbabwe’s population growth in the 1950s from 1950 to 1959. Zimbabwe’s official name is the Republic of Zimbabwe. The country is located in the southeast of the continent of Africa. Additionally, it borders ; South Africa to the south, Botswana to the south-west, Zambia to the north, and Mozambique to the east.  Eventually, Zimbabwe declared independence on April 18th, 1980.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Zimbabwe from 1950 to 1959. Furthermore, this was three decades before Zimbabwe’s independence in 1980. Click here to review Zimbabwe country overview.

Chart of Zimbabwe Population Growth in the 1950s (1950 to 1959)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Between 1950 and 1959, Zimbabwe’s population expanded steadily. The population increased from 2.7 million in 1950 to 3.6 million by 1959. As a result, the population increased by 33.3% during the 1950s (1950-1959). Zimbabwe’s total life expectancy is approximately 61.7 years (2019). Finally, over 30% of Zimbabwe’s population resides in metropolitan regions.

In closing, Zimbabwe maintained steady population growth despite facing comparable issues as most African countries. Click here for Zimbabwe’s population growth in the 1960s.