Resolving insolvency: Recovery rate in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Resolving insolvency: Recovery rate was 17.5 cents on the dollar in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Resolving insolvency: Recovery rate in Zimbabwe, 2003–2019
Source: World Bank. Measured in cents on the dollar.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 17.5 cents on the dollar for resolving insolvency: recovery rate in 2019.
The figure is down 2.8% on the previous year and up 26.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, resolving insolvency: recovery rate in Zimbabwe peaked at 19.7 cents on the dollar in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0 cents on the dollar, in 2008.
That places Zimbabwe 150th out of 191 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Resolving insolvency: Recovery rate in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | cents on the dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 8.9 cents on the dollar | — |
| 2004 | 3.3 cents on the dollar | -62.9% |
| 2005 | 0.4 cents on the dollar | -87.9% |
| 2006 | 0.1 cents on the dollar | -75.0% |
| 2007 | 0.1 cents on the dollar | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0 cents on the dollar | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 0 cents on the dollar | — |
| 2010 | 0.2 cents on the dollar | — |
| 2011 | 10 cents on the dollar | +4900.0% |
| 2012 | 0.1 cents on the dollar | -99.0% |
| 2013 | 13.1 cents on the dollar | +13000.0% |
| 2014 | 13.8 cents on the dollar | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 16.1 cents on the dollar | +16.7% |
| 2016 | 18 cents on the dollar | +11.8% |
| 2017 | 19.7 cents on the dollar | +9.4% |
| 2018 | 18 cents on the dollar | -8.6% |
| 2019 | 17.5 cents on the dollar | -2.8% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 17.5 cents on the dollar is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 24.9 cents on the dollar, 70% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 17.5 cents on the dollar is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 19.9 cents on the dollar, 88% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Resolving insolvency: Recovery rate in Zimbabwe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +13000.0% | 0.1 cents on the dollar | 13.1 cents on the dollar |
| 2011 | +4900.0% | 0.2 cents on the dollar | 10 cents on the dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.83 cents on the dollar | 0 cents on the dollar | 8.9 cents on the dollar | 7 |
| 2010s | 12.65 cents on the dollar | 0.1 cents on the dollar | 19.7 cents on the dollar | 10 |
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 resolving insolvency: recovery rate in Zimbabwe?
- Resolving insolvency: recovery rate in Zimbabwe was 17.5 cents on the dollar in 2019, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest resolving insolvency: recovery rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 19.7 cents on the dollar in 2017.
- What is the lowest resolving insolvency: recovery rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 cents on the dollar in 2008.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for resolving insolvency: recovery rate?
- Zimbabwe ranks 150th out of 191 countries with data for 2019.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Resolving insolvency: Recovery rate (cents on the dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The recovery rate is recorded as cents on the dollar recovered by secured creditors through judicial reorganization, liquidation or debt enforcement (foreclosure or receivership) proceedings. The calculation takes into account the outcome: whether the business emerges from the proceedings as a going concern or the assets are sold piecemeal.