Private civil liberties index in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Private civil liberties index was 0.627 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.627
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
117th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.8
in 1997
All-time low
0.107
in 1924
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Private civil liberties index in Zimbabwe, 1900–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 0.627 for private civil liberties index in 2025.
That represents a change of down 19.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Zimbabwe peaked at 0.8 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0.107, in 1924.
Zimbabwe ranks 117th 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.
Private civil liberties index in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0.188 | — |
| 1901 | 0.188 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 0.188 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 0.188 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 0.188 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 0.188 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 0.188 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 0.188 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 0.188 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 0.188 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 0.188 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 0.188 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 0.188 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 0.188 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 0.188 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 0.188 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 0.188 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 0.188 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 0.188 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 0.188 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 0.188 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 0.188 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 0.188 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 0.149 | -20.7% |
| 1924 | 0.107 | -28.2% |
| 1925 | 0.107 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 0.107 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 0.107 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 0.107 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.107 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 0.107 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 0.107 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 0.107 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 0.107 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 0.107 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 0.107 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 0.107 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 0.107 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.107 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 0.107 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.107 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 0.107 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 0.107 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 0.107 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 0.107 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 0.117 | +9.3% |
| 1946 | 0.12 | +2.6% |
| 1947 | 0.12 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 0.12 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 0.12 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 0.12 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 0.12 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.12 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.161 | +34.2% |
| 1954 | 0.161 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.161 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.161 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.161 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 0.161 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 0.161 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0.16 | -0.6% |
| 1961 | 0.16 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 0.16 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 0.16 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.132 | -17.5% |
| 1965 | 0.132 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.132 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.132 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.132 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.122 | -7.6% |
| 1970 | 0.122 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 0.122 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.122 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.122 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.122 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.126 | +3.3% |
| 1976 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.652 | +417.5% |
| 1981 | 0.726 | +11.3% |
| 1982 | 0.726 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.726 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.726 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.726 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.726 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.726 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.758 | +4.4% |
| 1989 | 0.758 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.758 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 0.758 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.758 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 0.758 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.758 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.758 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.76 | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 0.8 | +5.3% |
| 1998 | 0.788 | -1.5% |
| 1999 | 0.788 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.787 | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 0.778 | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 0.778 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.749 | -3.7% |
| 2004 | 0.749 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.749 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.753 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 0.745 | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 0.717 | -3.8% |
| 2009 | 0.763 | +6.4% |
| 2010 | 0.775 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 0.775 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.775 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.752 | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 0.763 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 0.779 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 0.739 | -5.1% |
| 2017 | 0.732 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 0.714 | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 0.714 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.738 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 0.681 | -7.7% |
| 2022 | 0.69 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 0.654 | -5.2% |
| 2024 | 0.627 | -4.1% |
| 2025 | 0.627 | +0.0% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 0.627 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.671, 93% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 0.627 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.682, 92% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.188 | 0.188 | 0.188 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.188 | 0.188 | 0.188 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.1355 | 0.107 | 0.188 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.107 | 0.107 | 0.107 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.1132 | 0.107 | 0.12 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.1487 | 0.12 | 0.161 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.1422 | 0.122 | 0.16 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.124 | 0.122 | 0.126 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.725 | 0.652 | 0.758 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.7684 | 0.758 | 0.8 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7568 | 0.717 | 0.787 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7518 | 0.714 | 0.779 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6695 | 0.627 | 0.738 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 114 Kazakhstan 0.635 compare
- 115 India 0.631 compare
- 116 Mozambique 0.63 compare
- 118 Bhutan 0.625 compare
- 119 Burkina Faso 0.615 compare
- 120 Angola 0.612 compare
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 private civil liberties index in Zimbabwe?
- Private civil liberties index in Zimbabwe was 0.627 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 0.8 in 1997.
- What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.107 in 1924.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for private civil liberties index?
- Zimbabwe ranks 117th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.5%. 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 Private civil liberties index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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