Zimbabwe: Savings, percent of GDP

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 Zimbabwe

Savings as percent of GDP

 Latest value 16.76
 Year 2020
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1977 - 2020
 Average -0.48
 Min - Max -12.66 - 17.71
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2020 is 16.76 percent, a decline from 17.71 percent in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 22.08 percent, based on data from 148 countries. Historically, the average for Zimbabwe from 1977 to 2020 is -0.48 percent. The minimum value, -12.66 percent, was reached in 2012 while the maximum of 17.71 percent was recorded in 2019. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Zimbabwe - Savings, percent of GDP - Recent values chart

Historical series
Zimbabwe - Savings, percent of GDP - historical chart - 1977-2020




The savings in Zimbabwe and other countries is calculated as the difference between income and consumption, expressed as percent of GDP.
Definition: Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers.

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 Related indicators Latest Reference Measure
 Share of industry 46.92 2023 percent
 Share of manufacturing 13.81 2023 percent
 Share of services 18.45 2023 percent
 Industry value added 12.45 2023 billion U.S. dollars
 Manufacturing value added 3.66 2023 billion U.S. dollars
 Services value added 4.90 2023 billion U.S. dollars
 Savings, percent of GDP 16.76 2020 percent
 Savings, in dollars 3.61 2020 billion U.S. dollars
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