Zimbabwe Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

Zimbabwe Population Growth from 1970 to 1979

This page shows Zimbabwe’s population growth in the 1970s from 1970 to 1979. 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 1970 to 1979. Furthermore, this was the decade before Zimbabwe’s independence in 1980. Click here to review Zimbabwe country overview.

Chart of Zimbabwe Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Zimbabwe’s population grew significantly throughout the decade 1970-1979. The population increased from 5.2 million in 1970 to 7.1 million in 1979. As a result, the population increased by 36.5% during the 1970s (1970-1979). Zimbabwe’s total life expectancy is approximately 61.7 years (2019). Finally, over 30% of Zimbabwe’s population resides in metropolitan regions.

To summarize, Zimbabwe maintained steady population growth despite facing comparable issues as most African countries. Click here for Zimbabwe’s population growth in the 1980s.