Mobile Money Transactions Statistics in Zimbabwe (2026)
According to IMF Financial Access Survey data, mobile money transaction volume in Zimbabwe came to 979,574.6 per year per 1,000 adults in 2023. Up from 975,012.1 per year per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 979,574.6 per year per 1,000 adults in 2023. Zimbabwe ranks #1 of 38 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #1 of 72 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 979,574.6 per year per 1,000 adults (2023)
- Mobile Money Transactions in Zimbabwe as of 2023, the most recent observation in IMF Financial Access Survey data.
- Change since 2022
- +0.5% (2023)
- Up from 975,012.1 per year per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 979,574.6 per year per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- CAGR 2009–2023
- +112.4% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from 25.8 per year per 1,000 adults in 2009 to 979,574.6 per year per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2009)
- 25.8 per year per 1,000 adults (2009)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 25.8 per year per 1,000 adults in 2009 to 979,574.6 per year per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Record high (2023)
- 979,574.6 per year per 1,000 adults (2023)
- The 2023 value is the highest in the available IMF Financial Access Survey series for Zimbabwe.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #1 of 38 (2023)
- Zimbabwe ranks 1 of 38 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #1 of 72 (2023)
- Zimbabwe ranks 1 of 72 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 118,786.3 per year per 1,000 adults (2023)
- Zimbabwe (979,574.6 per year per 1,000 adults) is above the average of 118,786.3 per year per 1,000 adults across the 38 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 1,489,810.5 per year per 1,000 adults (2026)
- Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 7-year trend (60.1%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
- Mobile money transactions during the reference year (number) (2023)
- 9,392,413,658 per year (count) (2023)
- 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, 2009–2023
| Year | transactions per year per 1,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 979,575 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 975,012 | +635.2% |
| 2021 | 132,626 | −28.4% |
| 2020 | 185,332 | −16.1% |
| 2019 | 220,963 | +13.5% |
| 2018 | 194,649 | +116.7% |
| 2017 | 89,837 | +147.8% |
| 2016 | 36,257 | +28.5% |
| 2015 | 28,212 | +25.9% |
| 2014 | 22,410 | +47.9% |
| 2013 | 15,153 | +763.3% |
| 2012 | 1,755 | +488.5% |
| 2011 | 298 | +439.8% |
| 2010 | 55.3 | +114.0% |
| 2009 | 25.8 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for mobile money transaction volume in Zimbabwe?
Mobile money transaction volume in Zimbabwe stood at 979,574.6 per year per 1,000 adults in 2023, according to IMF Financial Access Survey data.
Where does the mobile money transactions data for Zimbabwe come from?
The data comes from the IMF Financial Access Survey (indicator FA66N.PTADLT_NUM). The latest observation for Zimbabwe is from 2023; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has mobile money transactions in Zimbabwe changed over time?
IMF Financial Access Survey data show a rise from 25.8 per year per 1,000 adults in 2009 to 979,574.6 per year per 1,000 adults in 2023.
Source & methodology
Source: IMF Financial Access Survey, indicator
FA66N.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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