Democracy, annual growth rate in Zambia
Zambia: Democracy, annual growth rate was -50 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-50 % change on previous year
World rank
138th
of 161 countries
All-time high
100 % change on previous year
in 2007
All-time low
-50 % change on previous year
in 2013
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Democracy, annual growth rate in Zambia, 1965–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, democracy, annual growth rate in Zambia stood at -50 % change on previous year. That is the lowest value across all 61 years on record.
Over the whole period, democracy, annual growth rate in Zambia peaked at 100 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -50 % change on previous year, in 2013.
That places Zambia 138th out of 161 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Democracy, annual growth rate in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1966 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1968 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1969 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1970 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1971 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1974 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1980 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1984 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1985 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1986 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1988 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1989 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1990 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1991 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1994 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1995 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2005 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | 100 % change on previous year | — |
| 2008 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | -50 % change on previous year | — |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2018 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2019 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2020 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2021 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2022 | 100 % change on previous year | — |
| 2023 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2024 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2025 | -50 % change on previous year | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 10 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 100 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -5 % change on previous year | -50 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.33 % change on previous year | -50 % change on previous year | 100 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- 141 Kuwait -100 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Lao People's Democratic Republic -100 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Madagascar -100 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Mali -100 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Myanmar -100 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Niger -100 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Sudan -100 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Somalia -100 % change on previous year compare
- 141 South Sudan -100 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Syrian Arab Republic -100 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Viet Nam -100 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Yemen -100 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Zambia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0386 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.018 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.3261 °C (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 40.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate 111.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 4 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democracy, annual growth rate in Zambia?
- Democracy, annual growth rate in Zambia was -50 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest democracy, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 100 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest democracy, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -50 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Zambia rank for democracy, annual growth rate?
- Zambia ranks 138th out of 161 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Democracy, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Democracy. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Democracy V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Democracy. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.