VITAL STATISTICS
Vital Statistics unit plays a crucial role in collecting, analyzing, and disseminating data on life events that shape the population, including births, deaths, marriages, and divorces. This data serves as a foundation for national planning, policy-making, and social development initiatives.
Key Vital Indicators:
- Birth Rate – Number of live births per 1,000 people annually.
- Death Rate – Number of deaths per 1,000 people annually.
- Infant Mortality Rate – Deaths of infants under one year per 1,000 live births.
- Marriage & Divorce Rates – Trends in family formation and dissolution.
- Life Expectancy – Average lifespan projections based on current mortality patterns.
Vital Statistics Reports
ZIMSTAT Releases Latest Vital Statistics Report
The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) has published the latest (2023-2024) Vital Statistics Report, providing key insights into registered births, deaths, marriages and other vital events across the country. The report offers important evidence to support...


