Corruption Perceptions Index in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Corruption Perceptions Index was 163 rank in 2012. ▲ Rising
Corruption Perceptions Index in Zimbabwe, 1998–2012
Source: World Bank Institute. Measured in rank.
Analysis
In 2012, corruption perceptions index in Zimbabwe stood at 163 rank.
The figure is up 5.8% on the previous year and up 129.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Zimbabwe peaked at 166 rank in 2008 and was at its lowest, 43 rank, in 1998.
Zimbabwe ranks 5th of 52 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.
Corruption Perceptions Index in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 43 rank | — |
| 1999 | 45 rank | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 65 rank | +44.4% |
| 2001 | 65 rank | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 71 rank | +9.2% |
| 2003 | 106 rank | +49.3% |
| 2004 | 114 rank | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 107 rank | -6.1% |
| 2006 | 130 rank | +21.5% |
| 2007 | 150 rank | +15.4% |
| 2008 | 166 rank | +10.7% |
| 2009 | 146 rank | -12.0% |
| 2010 | 134 rank | -8.2% |
| 2011 | 154 rank | +14.9% |
| 2012 | 163 rank | +5.8% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 163 rank is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 118 rank, 1.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 163 rank is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 118 rank, 1.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 44 rank | 43 rank | 45 rank | 2 |
| 2000s | 112 rank | 65 rank | 166 rank | 10 |
| 2010s | 150.33 rank | 134 rank | 163 rank | 3 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Political opposition, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament and government, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2024)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 122.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 5 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Zimbabwe?
- Corruption perceptions index in Zimbabwe was 163 rank in 2012, according to World Bank Institute.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 166 rank in 2008.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 43 rank in 1998.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Zimbabwe ranks 5th out of 52 countries with data for 2012.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 129.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank Institute, published as part of Corruption Perceptions Index (rank). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This is the ranking from the annual Transparency International corruption perceptions index, which ranks more than 150 countries in terms of perceived levels of corruption, as determined by expert assessments and opinion surveys. For more information on this indicator, please visit http://www.transparency.org/policy_research/surveys_indices/cpi the Transparency International page on the topic.