Democratic Features Index in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Democratic Features Index was 3.85 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Democratic Features Index in Zimbabwe, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for democratic features index in Zimbabwe is 3.85, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% on the previous year and down 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Zimbabwe peaked at 4.38 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 3.83, in 2017.
That places Zimbabwe 83rd out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.96 | 3.95 | 3.97 | 3 |
| 2010s | 4.23 | 3.83 | 4.38 | 5 |
| 2020s | 3.97 | 3.85 | 4.1 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1903 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8086 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.5886 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.68 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.7408 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 11,077 2010 = 100 (2022)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in Zimbabwe?
- Democratic features index in Zimbabwe was 3.85 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 4.38 in 2013.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.83 in 2017.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for democratic features index?
- Zimbabwe ranks 83rd out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Democratic Features Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Captures the extent of democratic features — political participation, rule of law, stable democratic institutions, political and social integration, and a capable state. It ranges from 1 to 10 (most democratic).