Free country, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Free country, annual growth rate was -100 % change on previous year in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Free country, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe, 1979–2020
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded -100 % change on previous year for free country, annual growth rate in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
Over the whole period, free country, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe peaked at 0 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2001.
Zimbabwe ranks 138th of 169 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Free country, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1980 | 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 | -100 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2017 | -100 % change on previous year | — |
| 2019 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2020 | -100 % change on previous year | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1980s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -50 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2010s | -33.33 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2020s | -100 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 1 |
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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)
- 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)
- Civil liberties rating, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Consumer price index 11,077 2010 = 100 (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is free country, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe?
- Free country, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe was -100 % change on previous year in 2020, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest free country, annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 0 % change on previous year in 1979.
- What is the lowest free country, annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2001.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for free country, annual growth rate?
- Zimbabwe ranks 138th out of 169 countries with data for 2020.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Free country, 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 Free country. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Free country Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Free country. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.