Foreign Policy Free from Interference of other States Score in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Foreign Policy Free from Interference of other States Score was 1.32 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.32
Change on year
up 50.4%
World rank
83rd
of 176 countries
All-time high
1.65
in 1980
All-time low
-2.95
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Foreign Policy Free from Interference of other States Score in Zimbabwe, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign policy free from interference of other states score in Zimbabwe is 1.32, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 50.4% on the previous year and down 19.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign policy free from interference of other states score in Zimbabwe peaked at 1.65 in 1980 and was at its lowest, -2.95, in 1900.
Zimbabwe ranks 83rd of 176 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign Policy Free from Interference of other States Score in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | -2.95 | — |
| 1901 | -2.95 | -0.0% |
| 1902 | -2.95 | -0.0% |
| 1903 | -2.95 | -0.0% |
| 1904 | -2.95 | -0.0% |
| 1905 | -2.95 | -0.0% |
| 1906 | -2.95 | -0.0% |
| 1907 | -2.95 | -0.0% |
| 1908 | -2.95 | -0.0% |
| 1909 | -2.95 | -0.0% |
| 1910 | -2.95 | -0.0% |
| 1911 | -2.95 | -0.0% |
| 1912 | -2.95 | -0.0% |
| 1913 | -2.95 | -0.0% |
| 1914 | -2.95 | -0.0% |
| 1915 | -2.95 | -0.0% |
| 1916 | -2.95 | -0.0% |
| 1917 | -2.95 | -0.0% |
| 1918 | -2.95 | -0.0% |
| 1919 | -2.95 | -0.0% |
| 1920 | -2.95 | -0.0% |
| 1921 | -2.95 | -0.0% |
| 1922 | -2.95 | -0.0% |
| 1923 | -2.33 | -21.0% |
| 1924 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1925 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1926 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1927 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1928 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1929 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1930 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1931 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1932 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1933 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1934 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1935 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1936 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1937 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1938 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1939 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1940 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1941 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1942 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1943 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1944 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1945 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1946 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1947 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1948 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1949 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1950 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1951 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1952 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1953 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1954 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1955 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1956 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1957 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1958 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1959 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1960 | -1.67 | -28.3% |
| 1961 | -1.67 | -0.0% |
| 1962 | -1.67 | -0.0% |
| 1963 | -1.67 | -0.0% |
| 1964 | -1.38 | -17.6% |
| 1965 | -0.858 | -37.6% |
| 1966 | -0.213 | -75.2% |
| 1967 | -0.213 | -0.0% |
| 1968 | -0.213 | -0.0% |
| 1969 | -0.213 | -0.0% |
| 1970 | -0.213 | -0.0% |
| 1971 | -0.213 | -0.0% |
| 1972 | -0.213 | -0.0% |
| 1973 | -0.294 | +38.0% |
| 1974 | -0.294 | -0.0% |
| 1975 | -0.294 | -0.0% |
| 1976 | -0.294 | -0.0% |
| 1977 | -0.294 | -0.0% |
| 1978 | -0.294 | -0.0% |
| 1979 | -0.294 | -0.0% |
| 1980 | 1.65 | -662.6% |
| 1981 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1.65 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 0.881 | -46.7% |
| 2025 | 1.32 | +50.4% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 1.32 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.13, 1.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 1.32 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.21, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -2.95 | -2.95 | -2.95 | 10 |
| 1910s | -2.95 | -2.95 | -2.95 | 10 |
| 1920s | -2.52 | -2.95 | -2.33 | 10 |
| 1930s | -2.33 | -2.33 | -2.33 | 10 |
| 1940s | -2.33 | -2.33 | -2.33 | 10 |
| 1950s | -2.33 | -2.33 | -2.33 | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.9761 | -1.67 | -0.213 | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.2697 | -0.294 | -0.213 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.47 | 0.881 | 1.65 | 6 |
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 foreign policy free from interference of other states score in Zimbabwe?
- Foreign policy free from interference of other states score in Zimbabwe was 1.32 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign policy free from interference of other states score recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 1.65 in 1980.
- What is the lowest foreign policy free from interference of other states score recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.95 in 1900.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for foreign policy free from interference of other states score?
- Zimbabwe ranks 83rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is foreign policy free from interference of other states score rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign Policy Free from Interference of other States Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which foreign policy is free from the interference of other states.