Zimbabwe

In 2024, Zimbabwe continued to face economic and environmental challenges that affected both host communities and refugee populations. High inflation, unemployment, and climate-related shocks placed pressure on essential services and limited resources available for refugee assistance. However, the 2025 national budget offers a cautiously optimistic outlook, projecting 6% economic growth, with anticipated improvements in agriculture, mining, and manufacturing.

UNHCR Zimbabwe remains committed to providing protection and finding durable solutions for refugees and asylum-seekers. With offices in Harare and at Tongogara Refugee Camp, UNHCR and its partners support individuals across key sectors: protection; education; health; food security and nutrition; shelter and core relief items; water and sanitation; access to energy; prevention of statelessness; and community empowerment.

By the end of 2024, Zimbabwe hosted over 20,000 refugees and asylum-seekers, the majority originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, and Burundi. Over 72% of the population was individually registered in UNHCR’s proGres system, allowing for more targeted and effective assistance.