| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Military expenditure (% GDP) | 0.351 %SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024] |
| Military expenditure | 98,400,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024] |
| Armed forces personnel | 51,000 peopleWorld Bank WDI [2020] |
| Arms imports | 20,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2023] |
| Arms exports | 4,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2001] |
| Military & security forces | Zimbabwe Defense Forces (ZDF): Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA), Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ)Ministry of Home Affairs: Zimbabwe Republic Police (2025)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Military service age & obligation | 18-22 years of age for voluntary military service for men and women (enlisted personnel); 18-24 for officer cadets; 18-30 for technical/specialist personnel; no conscription (2025)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Arms imports (USD) | 20,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2023] |
| Arms exports (USD) | 4,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2001] |
| Military spending (% of GDP) | 0.351 %SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024] |
| Military spending (USD) | 98,400,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024] |
Defense
Zimbabwe
Section metadata
Data year2025
EditionDatabook 2026
Coverage11/11
LicenseCC-BY
Datasets on this page
- World Bank WDIworld_bank_wdiEdition: 2024
- CIA World Factbookcia_factbookEdition: 2025
About this data
Zimbabwe's defense on Databook compiles 11 indicators from 2 open datasets including World Bank WDI, CIA World Factbook. Key figures include military expenditure (% gdp) (0.351 %), military expenditure (98,400,000 US$). Data is referenced to 2025. Every value carries its source and publication year, published under open licenses.