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Zimbabwe (ZWE)

Region: Africa
46.81
Digital Identity Score
Medium (40-59)

Digital Identity Capabilities

Digital Data

Yes

Records are stored in a digital format

Digital Verification

Yes

Identities can be verified using digital means

Online Digital Identity

No

Digital credentials provide secure authentication for online services

Digital Wallet

No

No digital wallet found for this country.

Foundational System

Zimbabwe Population Registration System (ZPRS)

Online Digital Identity System

No online digital identity system information available.

Demographic Indicators

Indicator Value Unit Year
Population growth 1.68 annual % 2023
Population, total 16,340,822 2023
Urban population growth 2.05 annual % 2023

Economic Indicators

Indicator Value Unit Year
Personal remittances, received (current US$) 3,301,267,763.75 current US$ 2023
GDP 35,231,367,885.86 current US$ 2023
GDP growth 5.34 annual % 2023
GNI per capita, Atlas method 2,060 current US$ 2023
GNI per capita, PPP 3,770 current international $ 2023
GNI, Atlas method 33,687,156,926.92 current US$ 2023
GNI, PPP 61,656,538,189.87 current international $ 2023
Inflation, GDP deflator 921.54 annual % 2023

Technology Indicators

Indicator Value Unit Year
Mobile cellular subscriptions 15,000,000 2023
Fixed broadband subscriptions 269,000 2023
Fixed broadband subscriptions 1.65 per 100 people 2023
Individuals using the Internet 38.4 % of population 2023
Secure Internet servers 1,460 2023
Secure Internet servers 89.35 per 1 million people 2023

Other Indicators

Indicator Value Unit Year
Exports of goods and services 21.58 % of GDP 2023
Gross capital formation 16.27 % of GDP 2023
High-technology exports 1.94 % of manufactured exports 2023
Military expenditure 0.25 % of GDP 2023
Net migration -97,380 2023

Digital Identity Score Analysis

Zimbabwe has a Digital Identity Readiness Score of 46.81/100, placing it in the Medium category.

Core Digital Capabilities:
✓ Digital Identity Records: Yes. The country has digitized identity records.
✓ Digital Verification: Yes. The country has digital verification capabilities for in-person transactions.
✗ Online Digital Identity: No. The country lacks online authentication capabilities.

Technology Infrastructure:
- Internet Penetration: 38.4% (2023)
- Mobile Subscriptions: 0 per 100 people (2023)
- Fixed Broadband Subscriptions: 1.64735 per 100 people (2023)

Conclusion: Zimbabwe has a moderately developed digital identity ecosystem with partial implementation across key dimensions. The country has made progress in some areas but may be lacking in others. The supporting technology infrastructure is developing, and there is potential for further growth and improvement.

GovTech Maturity Analysis 2022

Explore detailed GovTech indicators for Zimbabwe, including digital governance metrics, infrastructure assessment, and technical standards implementation from the 2022 dataset.

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