Corruption Perceptions Index in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Corruption Perceptions Index was 21 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Corruption Perceptions Index in Zimbabwe, 2012–2024
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, corruption perceptions index in Zimbabwe stood at 21.
That represents a change of down 12.5% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Zimbabwe peaked at 24 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 20, in 2012.
Zimbabwe ranks 157th of 179 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
Corruption Perceptions Index in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 20 | — |
| 2013 | 21 | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 21 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 21 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 22 | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 24 | +9.1% |
| 2020 | 24 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 23 | -4.2% |
| 2022 | 23 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 24 | +4.3% |
| 2024 | 21 | -12.5% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 21 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 31, 68% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 21 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31, 68% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 21.62 | 20 | 24 | 8 |
| 2020s | 23 | 21 | 24 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
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- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Zimbabwe?
- Corruption perceptions index in Zimbabwe was 21 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 24 in 2019.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 20 in 2012.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Zimbabwe ranks 157th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Corruption Perceptions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
A country’s score, from 0 (most corrupt) to 100 (least corrupt), that reflects the average of expert surveys on public sector corruption, including misuse of office and bribery.