Number of clinical trials in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Number of clinical trials was 2 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2
Change on year
down 33.3%
World rank
108th
of 153 countries
All-time high
7
in 2021
All-time low
1
in 2003
Years of data
17
2003–2024
Number of clinical trials in Zimbabwe, 2003–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 2 for number of clinical trials in 2024.
That represents a change of down 33.3% on the previous year and up 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of clinical trials in Zimbabwe peaked at 7 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2003.
Zimbabwe ranks 108th of 153 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.
Number of clinical trials in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | — |
| 2006 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 2009 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3 | +50.0% |
| 2012 | 2 | -33.3% |
| 2013 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 2016 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 2017 | 5 | +150.0% |
| 2018 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 4 | -20.0% |
| 2020 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 7 | +75.0% |
| 2022 | 2 | -71.4% |
| 2023 | 3 | +50.0% |
| 2024 | 2 | -33.3% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 2 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3, 67% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 2 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3, 67% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.5 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 2010s | 3 | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| 2020s | 3.6 | 2 | 7 | 5 |
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More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1903 (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2726 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8086 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies -0.5886 (2026)
- 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)
- Urban area long term, annual growth rate 1.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban area long term, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban area long term, per capita 0.0002 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of clinical trials in Zimbabwe?
- Number of clinical trials in Zimbabwe was 2 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of clinical trials recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 7 in 2021.
- What is the lowest number of clinical trials recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2003.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for number of clinical trials?
- Zimbabwe ranks 108th out of 153 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of clinical trials rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number of clinical trials. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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