Quick Facts
- Population: approximately 15.2 million
- 28 political parties recorded
- 1 political office tracked
- 1 political institution mapped
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At a Glance
Zimbabwe is a sovereign state in Africa. The country is governed from Harare and has a population of approximately 15.2 million.
Zimbabwe's political landscape includes 28 political parties and 1 office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who leads Zimbabwe?
- Key political offices in Zimbabwe include President of Zimbabwa. These offices shape how executive, legislative, and judicial authority is exercised in the country.
- What is the capital of Zimbabwe?
- The capital of Zimbabwe is Harare. As the seat of government, the capital is where the country's major political institutions and decision-making bodies are headquartered.
- What are the major political parties in Zimbabwe?
- Zimbabwe has 28 notable political parties, including Centre Party, Citizens Coalition For Change, Coalition of Democrats, Conservative Alliance of Zimbabwe, Forum Party. Party competition is central to how political power is distributed — electoral outcomes and coalition dynamics directly determine who governs and what policies are implemented.
- What is the population of Zimbabwe?
- Zimbabwe has a population of approximately 15.2 million. Population size affects the country's representation in international bodies, electoral district sizing, and the scale of its political institutions.
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Parties
Centre Party
political party in Rhodesia
Citizens Coalition For Change
political party in Zimbabwe
Coalition of Democrats
Zimbabwean political party
Conservative Alliance of Zimbabwe
political party
Forum Party
political party
Liberal Democrats
political party in Zimbabwe
Mavambo/Kusile/Dawn
political party in Zimbabwe
Movement for Democratic Change – Ncube
Zimbabwean political party
Movement for Democratic Change – Tsvangirai
political party
Movement for Democratic Change
Zimbabwean political party
Mthwakazi Republic Party
political party in Zimbabwe
National Alliance for Good Governance
political party in Zimbabwe
National Constitutional Assembly
political organization in Zimbabwe
National Patriotic Front
political party in Zimbabwe
Patriotic Union of Mandebeleland
political party in Zimbabwe
People's Democratic Party
Zimbabwean political party
People's Patriotic Party
Political party in Zimbabwe.
Republican Front
political party in Zimbabwe in the 1980s
United African National Council
political party in Zimbabwe (Formed in 1971 under leadership of Bishop Abel Muzorewa; renamed the United African National Council; merged with the Zimbabwe Unity Movement in 1994.)
United People's Party
political party in Zimbabwe
ZANU–PF Women's League
political party in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe African National Union – Ndonga
minor political party in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front
leading political party of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe African People's Union – Federal Party
political party in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe African People's Union
political party
Zimbabwe Development Party
political party in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe First Party
political party in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Labour Party
Political party
Trust & Coverage
- Page Type
- Country
- Last Updated
- March 21, 2026
- Sources
- 2 linked
- Data Coverage
- Comprehensive(80/100)
Country data is assembled from structured entity records, election results, and office timelines.

