Online Purchases via Mobile or Internet Statistics in Zimbabwe (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 2% of adults in Zimbabwe bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet, per World Bank Global Findex. Down from 2.5% in 2021 to 2% in 2024 (−0.5 percentage points). Zimbabwe ranks #31 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #135 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 2% (2024)
- Online Purchases via Mobile or Internet in Zimbabwe as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −0.5 pp (2024)
- Down from 2.5% in 2021 to 2% in 2024 (−0.5 percentage points).
- Peak value (2021)
- 2.5% (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 2%.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #31 of 36 (2024)
- Zimbabwe ranks 31 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #135 of 142 (2024)
- Zimbabwe ranks 135 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 7.2% (2024)
- Zimbabwe (2%) is below the average of 7.2% across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- 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, 2021–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2% | −0.5 pp |
| 2021 | 2.5% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Zimbabwe bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet?
2% of adults in Zimbabwe bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How recent is the online purchases via mobile or internet data for Zimbabwe?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Zimbabwe.
Where does the online purchases via mobile or internet data for Zimbabwe come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fin26b). The latest observation for Zimbabwe is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has online purchases via mobile or internet in Zimbabwe changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a decline from 2.5% in 2021 to 2% in 2024.
How does Zimbabwe compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Zimbabwe ranks 31 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 2% versus a regional average of 7.2% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin26b, 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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