The population of Zimbabwe was recorded to be 11,634,663 at the 2002 census (Source: Census 2002, Preliminary Results Summary, Central Statistical Office), with a 6,003,237 female population and a 5,631,426 male population.

These statistics compare to a total population of 10,401,767 in 1992 (Source: Census 1992, Preliminary Report, Central Statistical Office) where there was a 5,326,218 female population and a 5,075,549 male population. This is an average intercensal growth rate, 1992-2002, of 1.1%.

There are 8 provinces and 2 cities* with provincial status; Bulawayo*, Harare*, Manicaland, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, Mashonaland West, Masvingo, Matabeleland North, Matabeleland South, Midlands.