Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual was 4.51 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Zimbabwe, 2003–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 4.51 % change on previous year for rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in 2024.
That represents a change of up 81.2% on the previous year and up 64.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Zimbabwe peaked at 14.66 % change on previous year in 2015 and was at its lowest, -7.52 % change on previous year, in 2005.
That places Zimbabwe 43rd 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3.25 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 4.34 % change on previous year | +33.6% |
| 2005 | -7.52 % change on previous year | -273.2% |
| 2006 | -1.2 % change on previous year | -84.0% |
| 2007 | 0.5598 % change on previous year | -146.6% |
| 2008 | -0.521 % change on previous year | -193.1% |
| 2009 | 2.01 % change on previous year | -485.3% |
| 2010 | 3.09 % change on previous year | +54.1% |
| 2011 | 0.7294 % change on previous year | -76.4% |
| 2012 | 7.81 % change on previous year | +970.7% |
| 2013 | -3.11 % change on previous year | -139.8% |
| 2014 | 2.74 % change on previous year | -188.1% |
| 2015 | 14.66 % change on previous year | +435.5% |
| 2016 | -1.69 % change on previous year | -111.5% |
| 2017 | 3.55 % change on previous year | -309.7% |
| 2018 | 6.27 % change on previous year | +76.8% |
| 2019 | 0.9743 % change on previous year | -84.5% |
| 2020 | 3.06 % change on previous year | +214.3% |
| 2021 | -1.71 % change on previous year | -156.0% |
| 2022 | -2.92 % change on previous year | +70.4% |
| 2023 | 2.49 % change on previous year | -185.3% |
| 2024 | 4.51 % change on previous year | +81.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.1306 % change on previous year | -7.52 % change on previous year | 4.34 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | 3.5 % change on previous year | -3.11 % change on previous year | 14.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.09 % change on previous year | -2.92 % change on previous year | 4.51 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 40 Saint Kitts and Nevis 4.82 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Guatemala 4.8 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Philippines 4.52 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Cote d'Ivoire 4.01 % change on previous year compare
- 45 Chile 3.95 % change on previous year compare
- 46 Cambodia 3.93 % change on previous year compare
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 rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Zimbabwe?
- Rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Zimbabwe was 4.51 % 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 14.66 % change on previous year in 2015.
- What is the lowest rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.52 % change on previous year in 2005.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual?
- Zimbabwe ranks 43rd 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 Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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About this data
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.