Capital of Zimbabwe: Harare
The capital of Zimbabwe is Harare. Zimbabwe sits in Africa, has a population of 16,320,537, and uses the ZWL. Official languages include English, Shona, Ndebele.
Quick facts
- Capital: Harare
- Continent: Africa
- Population: ~16,320,537
- Area: 390,757 km²
- Population density: 41.8 people per km²
- Official languages: English, Shona, Ndebele
- Currency: ZWL
- ISO code: ZW
How big is Zimbabwe?
By population, Zimbabwe ranks 74th in the world, holding roughly 0.21% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 60th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Zimbabwe has 41.8 people per square kilometre, which is about 1.4 times below the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.
Within Africa, Zimbabwe is the 26th most populous country of 54.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Zimbabwe in population are Cambodia (16,767,842) and Senegal (17,316,449).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Norway (385,207 km²) and Japan (377,975 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
English is spoken officially in 58 countries in this dataset, including Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados and Belize, and 52 others.
Zimbabwe uses the ZWL, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Zimbabwe in Africa
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Africa is the block Zimbabwe belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Zimbabwe and a page on the flag of Zimbabwe.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Zimbabwe?
The capital of Zimbabwe is Harare.
What is the population of Zimbabwe?
About 16,320,537, making it the 74th most populous country in the world.
How big is Zimbabwe?
390,757 square kilometres, ranking 60th by land area, at a density of 41.8 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Zimbabwe use?
The ZWL, which no other country uses.