Reduction in Human Development Index when adjusting for inequalities in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Reduction in Human Development Index when adjusting for inequalities was 32.1% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Reduction in Human Development Index when adjusting for inequalities in Zimbabwe, 2011–2023
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities in Zimbabwe is 32.1%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and up 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities in Zimbabwe peaked at 32.7% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 29.9%, in 2018.
That places Zimbabwe 38th out of 166 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
Reduction in Human Development Index when adjusting for inequalities in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 32.1% | — |
| 2012 | 31.7% | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 31.4% | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 30.9% | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 30.3% | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 30.2% | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 30.3% | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 29.9% | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 32.7% | +9.5% |
| 2020 | 32.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 32.4% | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 32.3% | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 32.1% | -0.7% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 32.1% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 29.7%, 1.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 32.1% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 35.6%, 90% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 31.1% | 29.9% | 32.7% | 9 |
| 2020s | 32.3% | 32.1% | 32.5% | 4 |
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)
- 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 reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities in Zimbabwe?
- Reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities in Zimbabwe was 32.1% in 2023, according to UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 32.7% in 2019.
- What is the lowest reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.9% in 2018.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities?
- Zimbabwe ranks 38th out of 166 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Reduction in Human Development Index when adjusting for inequalities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage difference between the IHDI value and the HDI value.