Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Zambia
Zambia: Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual was 7.85 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Zambia, 2003–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Zambia is 7.85 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 121.3% on the previous year and up 383.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Zambia peaked at 19.42 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -50.92 % change on previous year, in 2012.
That places Zambia 29th out of 207 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -19 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | -14.47 % change on previous year | -23.8% |
| 2005 | 18.01 % change on previous year | -224.4% |
| 2006 | -19.13 % change on previous year | -206.2% |
| 2007 | 10.42 % change on previous year | -154.5% |
| 2008 | 19.42 % change on previous year | +86.5% |
| 2009 | -3.39 % change on previous year | -117.5% |
| 2010 | -10.71 % change on previous year | +215.5% |
| 2011 | 14.6 % change on previous year | -236.3% |
| 2012 | -50.92 % change on previous year | -448.8% |
| 2013 | 16.13 % change on previous year | -131.7% |
| 2014 | -2.77 % change on previous year | -117.1% |
| 2015 | 15.51 % change on previous year | -660.8% |
| 2016 | -13.29 % change on previous year | -185.7% |
| 2017 | -11.68 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 2018 | -6.95 % change on previous year | -40.5% |
| 2019 | -22.7 % change on previous year | +226.6% |
| 2020 | -11.1 % change on previous year | -51.1% |
| 2021 | 8.24 % change on previous year | -174.2% |
| 2022 | -4.77 % change on previous year | -157.8% |
| 2023 | 3.55 % change on previous year | -174.4% |
| 2024 | 7.85 % change on previous year | +121.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -1.16 % change on previous year | -19.13 % change on previous year | 19.42 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | -7.28 % change on previous year | -50.92 % change on previous year | 16.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7542 % change on previous year | -11.1 % change on previous year | 8.24 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
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)
- 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)
- Civil liberties rating, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Consumer price index 483.32 2010 = 100 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Zambia?
- Rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Zambia was 7.85 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 19.42 % change on previous year in 2008.
- What is the lowest rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -50.92 % change on previous year in 2012.
- How does Zambia rank for rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual?
- Zambia ranks 29th out of 207 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 383.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Rule of Law - Governance estimate The Worldwide Governance Indicators: Revised Methodology for Measuring Governance Using Perception Data., World Bank Group (WBG)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.