Zimbabwe Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Zimbabwe's control of corruption was -1.24 in 2025, ranked 180th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Zimbabwe's control of corruption stood at -1.24 in 2025, a rise of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.24 by 2025. Zimbabwe ranked 180th globally.
Zimbabwe’s score on the World Bank’s Control of Corruption index has slipped from its 1996 peak of –0.28 to a 2025 value of –1.24, placing the country at rank 180 out of 190 economies. The decline accelerated after the 2000s, reaching an all‑time trough of –1.43 in 2011, a period marked by hyperinflation and weakened institutional capacity. Over the 26‑year coverage span the indicator has fallen by 1.00 point, signalling a persistent erosion of anti‑corruption mechanisms. By comparison, peer nations with similar rankings such as Cambodia (–1.24) and Azerbaijan (–1.26) also record low scores, but Zimbabwe’s trajectory remains steeper, reflecting deeper governance challenges. The recent modest improvement from the 2011 trough suggests that reforms in public‑sector auditing and civil‑society oversight could stabilize the index, yet sustained political commitment will be required to reverse the long‑term downward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.23 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.24 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.24 | +0.02 | #180 |
| 2023 | -1.26 | −0.00 | #183 |
| 2022 | -1.26 | +0.02 | #186 |
| 2021 | -1.28 | +0.03 | #187 |
| 2020 | -1.31 | −0.02 | #184 |
| 2019 | -1.29 | −0.04 | #183 |
| 2018 | -1.25 | +0.05 | #183 |
| 2017 | -1.30 | −0.01 | #184 |
| 2016 | -1.29 | +0.05 | #184 |
| 2015 | -1.34 | +0.07 | #190 |
| 2014 | -1.40 | +0.02 | #192 |
| 2013 | -1.42 | −0.04 | #196 |
| 2012 | -1.38 | +0.04 | #197 |
| 2011 | -1.43 | −0.05 | #196 |
| 2010 | -1.37 | −0.02 | #195 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw control of corruption improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Zimbabwe's control of corruption was -1.24 in 2025. Ranked 180th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.
Zimbabwe's control of corruption peaked at -0.28 in 1996.
The lowest control of corruption in Zimbabwe was -1.43 in 2011.
Zimbabwe ranks 180th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Zimbabwe's control of corruption is projected to reach -1.24 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Zimbabwe in 2025 was -1.24. This ranks 180th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Zimbabwe Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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