Active Mobile Money Accounts Statistics in Zimbabwe (2026)
As of 2024, active mobile money accounts in Zimbabwe was 682.5 per 1,000 adults, per IMF Financial Access Survey data. Down from 935.9 per 1,000 adults in 2023 to 682.5 per 1,000 adults in 2024. Zimbabwe ranks #18 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #23 of 60 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 682.5 per 1,000 adults (2024)
- Active Mobile Money Accounts in Zimbabwe as of 2024, the most recent observation in IMF Financial Access Survey data.
- Change since 2023
- −27.1% (2024)
- Down from 935.9 per 1,000 adults in 2023 to 682.5 per 1,000 adults in 2024.
- CAGR 2013–2024
- +10% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from 238.5 per 1,000 adults in 2013 to 682.5 per 1,000 adults in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2013)
- 238.5 per 1,000 adults (2013)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 238.5 per 1,000 adults in 2013 to 682.5 per 1,000 adults in 2024.
- Peak value (2023)
- 935.9 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 682.5 per 1,000 adults.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #18 of 36 (2024)
- Zimbabwe ranks 18 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #23 of 60 (2024)
- Zimbabwe ranks 23 of 60 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 699.8 per 1,000 adults (2024)
- Zimbabwe (682.5 per 1,000 adults) is below the average of 699.8 per 1,000 adults across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 726.3 per 1,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 3.2%); not an official figure.
- Active mobile money accounts (number) (2024)
- 6.7 million (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in Zimbabwe (2024)
- 41.6% (2024)
- 41.6% of the population in Zimbabwe used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 16.6 million (2024)
- Zimbabwe had a population of 16.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2013–2024
| Year | per 1,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 682 | −27.1% |
| 2023 | 936 | +12.0% |
| 2022 | 836 | +85.8% |
| 2021 | 450 | −22.4% |
| 2020 | 579 | −22.3% |
| 2019 | 746 | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 715 | +30.3% |
| 2017 | 549 | +37.9% |
| 2016 | 398 | −32.2% |
| 2015 | 588 | +68.0% |
| 2014 | 350 | +46.6% |
| 2013 | 238 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for active mobile money accounts in Zimbabwe?
Active mobile money accounts in Zimbabwe stood at 682.5 per 1,000 adults in 2024, according to IMF Financial Access Survey data.
How has active mobile money accounts in Zimbabwe changed over time?
IMF Financial Access Survey data show a rise from 238.5 per 1,000 adults in 2013 to 682.5 per 1,000 adults in 2024.
How does Zimbabwe compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Zimbabwe ranks 18 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 682.5 per 1,000 adults versus a regional average of 699.8 per 1,000 adults (latest values per country).
Where does Zimbabwe rank globally on active mobile money accounts?
Zimbabwe ranks 23 of 60 countries with data globally, based on the latest IMF Financial Access Survey value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: IMF Financial Access Survey, indicator
FA63N.PTADLT_NUM, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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