Zimbabwe
A southern African republic where one party has governed since 1980 amid prolonged economic difficulties.
Presidential republicSub-Saharan Africa
How close are you to Zimbabwe?
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What is the political profile of Zimbabwe?
Estimated scores on all twelve axes, with the strongest leanings first.
Strongest leanings
Leans very strongly toward Unitary
88% toward Unitary
Leans strongly toward Traditional
82% toward Traditional
Leans strongly toward Autocratic
78% toward Autocratic
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Editorial estimates of the political system and mainstream politics of Zimbabwe, for comparison and discussion. They are not survey results or the views of every citizen.
Which countries are most similar to Zimbabwe?
Ranked by how closely their estimated profile matches this one.
Which ideologies fit Zimbabwe best?
Ideologies whose typical profile is closest. No country follows a single ideology, so read these as comparisons, not labels.
Where do these scores come from?
They are editorial estimates of long-run patterns in a country's political system and mainstream politics. They are made for comparison and discussion, so treat them as a starting point rather than a measurement.
How profiles and matches workMore countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Zimbabwe on the 12 axes: frequently asked questions
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Where do you stand next to Zimbabwe?
The test scores you on all twelve axes and ranks every country by how well it matches you.