What is executive corruption index in Zimbabwe?

Executive corruption index in Zimbabwe was 0.77 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest executive corruption index recorded in Zimbabwe?

The highest recorded value was 0.902 in 2003.

What is the lowest executive corruption index recorded in Zimbabwe?

The lowest recorded value was 0.138 in 1924.

How does Zimbabwe rank for executive corruption index?

Zimbabwe ranks 34th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is executive corruption index rising or falling in Zimbabwe?

Over the last ten years it is down 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Executive Corruption Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Executive Corruption Index in Zimbabwe

Name: Executive Corruption Index in Zimbabwe
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Zimbabwe: Executive Corruption Index was 0.77 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.77

Change on year

up 3.8%

World rank

34th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.902

in 2003

All-time low

0.138

in 1924

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Executive Corruption Index in Zimbabwe, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, executive corruption index in Zimbabwe stood at 0.77.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.8% on the previous year and down 4.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, executive corruption index in Zimbabwe peaked at 0.902 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0.138, in 1924.

That places Zimbabwe 34th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.209	0.209	0.209	10
1910s	0.209	0.209	0.209	10
1920s	0.1622	0.138	0.209	10
1930s	0.138	0.138	0.138	10
1940s	0.138	0.138	0.138	10
1950s	0.1436	0.138	0.146	10
1960s	0.15	0.146	0.154	10
1970s	0.154	0.154	0.154	10
1980s	0.447	0.447	0.447	10
1990s	0.531	0.52	0.575	10
2000s	0.8914	0.868	0.902	10
2010s	0.8035	0.768	0.834	10
2020s	0.7557	0.733	0.775	6

Countries ranked near Zimbabwe

31 Libya 0.791 compare
32 Indonesia 0.775 compare
33 Thailand 0.774 compare
35 Central African Republic 0.768 compare
36 Mozambique 0.763 compare
37 Liberia 0.762 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More social development data for Zimbabwe

Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 8,570 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 6,632 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.268 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.414 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.424 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.268 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.202 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.147 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is executive corruption index in Zimbabwe?: Executive corruption index in Zimbabwe was 0.77 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest executive corruption index recorded in Zimbabwe?: The highest recorded value was 0.902 in 2003.
What is the lowest executive corruption index recorded in Zimbabwe?: The lowest recorded value was 0.138 in 1924.
How does Zimbabwe rank for executive corruption index?: Zimbabwe ranks 34th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is executive corruption index rising or falling in Zimbabwe?: Over the last ten years it is down 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Executive Corruption Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Executive Corruption Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 25,488 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Data by V-Dem. Expert estimates of the extent to which high-ranking members of the executive, such as the head of government or cabinet ministers, engage in bribery and theft. The index ranges from 0 to 1 (highly corrupt).