Zimbabwe is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 17.0 million people (UN estimate), the 73rd most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1980Population: 73rd
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Region
Eastern Africa, Africa
Population
about 17.0 million (73rd)
Area
390,757 km² (59th)
UN member since
August 25, 1980
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Zimbabwe in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 17.0 million, the 73rd most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/7 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 390,757 km², the 59th largest of the 193. That is about the same as Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 43.
Joining the United Nations
Zimbabwe joined the United Nations on August 25, 1980.
That was 24 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Think about it
Q1Compare Zimbabwe’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Zimbabwe on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Zimbabwe, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 18 UN member states in Eastern Africa. The one with the most people is Ethiopia.