The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) has released the Poverty Datum Lines (PDL) for June 2026, providing the latest official estimates of the minimum income required to meet basic food and non-food needs in Zimbabwe.
Key Highlights
- Food Poverty Line (FPL): ZWG 921.72 per person per month.
- Total Consumption Poverty Line (TCPL): ZWG 1,345.21 per person per month.
The Food Poverty Line (FPL) represents the minimum amount required for an individual to afford a daily food intake of 2,100 calories.
The Total Consumption Poverty Line (TCPL) represents the minimum monthly income required for an individual to meet both food and essential non-food needs. Individuals whose consumption falls below this threshold are considered poor.
Important Notes
- ZIMSTAT’s Poverty Datum Lines are official national statistics and should not be compared with cost-of-living indicators produced by other organizations.
- Poverty Datum Lines vary across provinces due to differences in average prices.
- The minimum needs basket is based on fixed quantities consumed by poor households, with changes in the basket’s value reflecting changes in prices.