Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
UNHCR in Zimbabwe supports refugees and asylum-seekers by providing protection, essential services, and durable solutions in both urban areas and Tongogara Refugee Camp.
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Key statistics
23,444
people were displaced or stateless (or returning from forced displacement) within the country at the end of 2024
13,198
people were identified as asylum-seekers in the country at the end of 2024, mostly from the Democratic Republic of Congo
$11.3 million
are needed in 2025 to ensure that operations and programmes in Zimbabwe are sustained
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.
Strategy and results
This section provides key information related to the Global Appeal and Global Report.
Annual Results Report
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Population and financial overview
Zimbabwe
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Populations
Population types
Population types
Note: The "Stateless" category does not include stateless people who are also in other categories, to avoid double counting. The total number of stateless, across all categories, is .
NB: 2025 figures are planning figures.
Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder for years until 2022, UNHCR planning figures (COMPASS) otherwise.
Population by country
Population by country
NB: 2025 figures are planning figures.
Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder for years until 2022, UNHCR planning figures (COMPASS) otherwise.
Population by origin
Population by origin
NB: 2025 figures are planning figures.
Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder for years until 2022, UNHCR planning figures (COMPASS) otherwise.
Financial
Budget and expenditure trend
Budget and expenditure trend
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by pillar
Budget by pillar
Budget by objective
Budget by objective
Note: The table presents the budget for this operation broken down at the objective level. Resource allocation at the objective level is subject to change during the course of the year as the operational situation evolves and priorities shift. The current budget, reflected in the bottom line of this table, is updated on a monthly basis and is replaced by the final budget at year-end.
Expenditure by Outcome Area
Expenditure by Outcome Area
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Source: 2023 budget as approved by the Executive Committee in October 2022.
2022 current budget as approved by the High Commissioner as of October 2022; pending presentation to the ExCom's Standing Committee.
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Source: 2023 budget as approved by the Executive Committee in October 2022.
2022 current budget as approved by the High Commissioner as of October 2022; pending presentation to the ExCom's Standing Committee.
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Source: 2024 budget and 2023 current budget are taken from the budget document approved by UNHCR's Executive Committee in October 2023.
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
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Strategy - Country
Strategy
Office contact details
UNHCR Operation in Zimbabwe
Street Address:
UNHCR Zimbabwe, Block 8 Arundel Office Park, Norfolk Road, Mt Pleasant, P.O Box 4565, Harare, Zimbabwe
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4565, Harare, Zimbabwe
Phone:
+263 242 338891
Time zone:
GMT +2
Working hours
- Monday: 8:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday: 8:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday: 8:00 - 17:00
- Thursday: 8:00 - 17:00
- Friday: 8:00 - 13:30
- Saturday: closed
- Sunday: closed
Public holidays
- 2 January 2023, New Year's Day
- 7 April 2023, Good Friday
- 10 April 2023, Easter Monday
- 18 April 2023, Independence Day
- 21 April 2023, Eid Al-Fitr
- 1 May 2023, Workers Day
- 28 June 2023, Eid Al-Adha
- 14 August 2023, Heroes Day
- 15 August 2023, Defence Forces Day
- 25 December 2023, Christmas Day
