Respect for Counterarguments Score in Zambia
Zambia: Respect for Counterarguments Score was 0.537 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.537
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
83rd
of 175 countries
All-time high
2.19
in 2002
All-time low
-1.57
in 1911
Years of data
115
1911–2025
Respect for Counterarguments Score in Zambia, 1911–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for respect for counterarguments score in Zambia is 0.537, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 44.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, respect for counterarguments score in Zambia peaked at 2.19 in 2002 and was at its lowest, -1.57, in 1911.
Zambia ranks 83rd of 175 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.
Respect for Counterarguments Score in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | -1.57 | — |
| 1912 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1913 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1914 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1915 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1916 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1917 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1918 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1919 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1920 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1921 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1922 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1923 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1924 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1925 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1926 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1927 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1928 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1929 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1930 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1931 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1932 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1933 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1934 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1935 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1936 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1937 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1938 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1939 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1940 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1941 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1942 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1943 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1944 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1945 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1946 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1947 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1948 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1949 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1950 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1951 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1952 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1953 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1954 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1955 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1956 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1957 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1958 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1959 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1960 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1961 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1962 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1963 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.614 | -139.1% |
| 1965 | 0.614 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.614 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.614 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.614 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.614 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.614 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 0.614 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.114 | -81.4% |
| 1973 | 0.114 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | -0.034 | -129.8% |
| 1975 | -0.034 | -0.0% |
| 1976 | -0.034 | -0.0% |
| 1977 | -0.034 | -0.0% |
| 1978 | -0.034 | -0.0% |
| 1979 | -0.034 | -0.0% |
| 1980 | -0.034 | -0.0% |
| 1981 | -0.034 | -0.0% |
| 1982 | -0.034 | -0.0% |
| 1983 | -0.034 | -0.0% |
| 1984 | -0.034 | -0.0% |
| 1985 | -0.034 | -0.0% |
| 1986 | -0.034 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | -0.034 | -0.0% |
| 1988 | -0.034 | -0.0% |
| 1989 | -0.034 | -0.0% |
| 1990 | -0.034 | -0.0% |
| 1991 | 0.474 | -1494.1% |
| 1992 | 1.68 | +253.6% |
| 1993 | 1.19 | -29.2% |
| 1994 | 1.19 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 1.19 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1.19 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1.19 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 1.19 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1.19 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 1.19 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 1.19 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 2.19 | +84.7% |
| 2003 | 2.19 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 2.19 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 2.19 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 2.19 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 2.19 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2.19 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1.34 | -39.0% |
| 2010 | 1.48 | +10.8% |
| 2011 | 1.72 | +16.5% |
| 2012 | 1.72 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.372 | -78.4% |
| 2014 | 0.372 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.372 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.372 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.372 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 0.892 | +139.8% |
| 2019 | 0.333 | -62.7% |
| 2020 | 0.333 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | -0.287 | -186.2% |
| 2022 | 0.537 | -287.1% |
| 2023 | 0.537 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 0.537 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 0.537 | +0.0% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 0.537 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.129, 4.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 0.537 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.415, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | -1.57 | -1.57 | -1.57 | 9 |
| 1920s | -1.57 | -1.57 | -1.57 | 10 |
| 1930s | -1.57 | -1.57 | -1.57 | 10 |
| 1940s | -1.57 | -1.57 | -1.57 | 10 |
| 1950s | -1.57 | -1.57 | -1.57 | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.2596 | -1.57 | 0.614 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1252 | -0.034 | 0.614 | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.034 | -0.034 | -0.034 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.04 | -0.034 | 1.68 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.9 | 1.19 | 2.19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8013 | 0.333 | 1.72 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3657 | -0.287 | 0.537 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 81 Solomon Islands 0.568 compare
- 82 North Macedonia 0.562 compare
- 84 United States 0.532 compare
- 85 Comoros 0.531 compare
- 86 Maldives 0.53 compare
More reference data data for Zambia
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 18.94 (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 (2025)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 40.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is respect for counterarguments score in Zambia?
- Respect for counterarguments score in Zambia was 0.537 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest respect for counterarguments score recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.19 in 2002.
- What is the lowest respect for counterarguments score recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.57 in 1911.
- How does Zambia rank for respect for counterarguments score?
- Zambia ranks 83rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is respect for counterarguments score rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Respect for Counterarguments Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which political elites acknowledge and respect counterarguments when considering important policy changes.