What is constraints on the executive score in Zimbabwe?

Constraints on the executive score in Zimbabwe was 5 in 2018, according to Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest constraints on the executive score recorded in Zimbabwe?

The highest recorded value was 5 in 1980.

What is the lowest constraints on the executive score recorded in Zimbabwe?

The lowest recorded value was 2 in 2001.

How does Zimbabwe rank for constraints on the executive score?

Zimbabwe ranks 94th out of 166 countries with data for 2018.

Is constraints on the executive score rising or falling in Zimbabwe?

Over the last ten years it is up 150.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?

The figures come from Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Constraints on the Executive Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Constraints on the Executive Score in Zimbabwe

Name: Constraints on the Executive Score in Zimbabwe
Creator: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Zimbabwe: Constraints on the Executive Score was 5 in 2018. ▬ Flat

Latest (2018)

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

94th

of 166 countries

All-time high

in 1980

All-time low

in 2001

Years of data

1980–2018

Constraints on the Executive Score in Zimbabwe, 1980–2018

Source: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Zimbabwe recorded 5 for constraints on the executive score in 2018. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 150.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, constraints on the executive score in Zimbabwe peaked at 5 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 2, in 2001.

Zimbabwe ranks 94th of 166 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1980s	4	3	5	10
1990s	3	3	3	10
2000s	2.2	2	3	10
2010s	4.33	3	5	9

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Frequently asked questions

What is constraints on the executive score in Zimbabwe?: Constraints on the executive score in Zimbabwe was 5 in 2018, according to Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest constraints on the executive score recorded in Zimbabwe?: The highest recorded value was 5 in 1980.
What is the lowest constraints on the executive score recorded in Zimbabwe?: The lowest recorded value was 2 in 2001.
How does Zimbabwe rank for constraints on the executive score?: Zimbabwe ranks 94th out of 166 countries with data for 2018.
Is constraints on the executive score rising or falling in Zimbabwe?: Over the last ten years it is up 150.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?: The figures come from Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Constraints on the Executive Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Constraints on the Executive Score
Source: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 167 places, 17,813 data points, 1789–2020
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Indicates the extent to which the executive is constrained. It ranges from unconstrained executives (score of 1), over slight or moderate constraints (score of 3), and substantial constraints (score of 5), to an executive that is subordinated to or on par with other authorities (score of 7). The remaining categories are intermediate ones.