Zimbabwe tourism to add 66,100 jobs by 2036
The World Travel & Tourism Council forecasts a rise in travel and tourism employment from 167,510 jobs in 2025 to 245,009 by 2036.
Zimbabwe's tourism industry is expected to create 66,100 new jobs over the next decade, according to research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). This expansion will increase the sector's economic contribution.
The WTTC's Economic Impact Research 2026 estimates that travel and tourism supported 167,510 jobs in 2025, representing 2.8% of total national employment. By 2036, this figure is projected to grow to 245,009 jobs.
This projected growth means travel and tourism will account for 3.4% of Zimbabwe's workforce by 2036, up from 2.8% in 2025.
Why it mattersZimbabweans working in or seeking employment in the tourism sector will see job numbers increase.