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Zimbabwe Voice and Accountability

Voice and Accountability  VA.EST

-1.06 +0.03 (+2.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #161 Global Peak -0.61 (1996) Source World Bank WGI

Zimbabwe Voice and Accountability (1996–2025)

Overview

Zimbabwe's voice and accountability stood at -1.06 in 2025, a rise of +0.03 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.06 by 2025. Zimbabwe ranked 161st globally.

Data & projection

Year Voice and Accountability YoY change Rank
2026* trend -1.05 - -
2025* trend -1.06 - -
2025 -1.06 +0.03 #161
2023 -1.09 +0.02 #161
2022 -1.11 +0.03 #163
2021 -1.14 −0.03 #164
2020 -1.11 +0.05 #165
2019 -1.16 −0.03 #168
2018 -1.14 +0.06 #167
2017 -1.20 −0.02 #171
2016 -1.18 −0.01 #170
2015 -1.17 +0.09 #168
2014 -1.26 +0.13 #172
2013 -1.39 +0.09 #182
2012 -1.47 −0.01 #187
2011 -1.46 +0.01 #186
2010 -1.48 +0.06 #185
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 736.1% GDP growth 1.7% Unemployment 9.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw voice and accountability improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zimbabwe's voice and accountability?

Zimbabwe's voice and accountability was -1.06 in 2025. Ranked 161st globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest voice and accountability in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe's voice and accountability peaked at -0.61 in 1996.

What was the lowest voice and accountability in Zimbabwe?

The lowest voice and accountability in Zimbabwe was -1.67 in 2005.

How does Zimbabwe rank in voice and accountability?

Zimbabwe ranks 161st globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for voice and accountability?

The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.

What is the projected voice and accountability of Zimbabwe in 2025?

Zimbabwe's voice and accountability is projected to reach -1.06 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the voice and accountability of Zimbabwe in 2025?

The voice and accountability of Zimbabwe in 2025 was -1.06. This ranks 161st in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_zimbabwe_voice-accountability, title = {Zimbabwe Voice and Accountability}, url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/voice-accountability}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }