Zimbabwe Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

Zimbabwe Population Growth from 1980 to 1989

This page shows Zimbabwe’s population growth in the 1980s from 1980 to 1989. 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 1980 to 1989. Furthermore, this was the decade during Zimbabwe’s independence in 1980. Click here to review Zimbabwe country overview.

Chart of Zimbabwe Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Throughout the decade from 1980 to 1989, Zimbabwe’s population increased steadily. From 7.4 million in 1980 to 10.1 million in 1989, the population increased. As a result, from 1980 to 1989, the population increased by 36.4%. Furthermore, as of 2019, the average lifespan in Zimbabwe is 61.7 years. Additionally, almost thirty percent of Zimbabweans reside in cities.

In conclusion, while facing many of the same difficulties as the majority of African nations, Zimbabwe managed to continue population growth.

Click here for Zimbabwe’s population growth in the 1990s.