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Angola
African Average score Southern Africa Average score Angola score Rank

50/100 58/100 41/100 42nd/53

Category & sub-category results
Performance in the sub-categories and categories of the Index. Sub-category performance should only be compared on the basis of rank.
Rank (of 53) Category/sub-category Country African Score Average (out of 100) Score (out of 100)
higher is better higher is better

Sources: CIA, EIU, WDI

Head of State/Government: Jos Eduardo dos Santos GDP per Capita ($): 4410 Land Area (sq km): 1,246,700 Life Expectancy at birth: 47.6 yrs Total Population approx: 19m

Governance trend 2006-2010

Scores are based on overall Ibrahim Index score for each year. Each score is subject to margins of error, which are indicated by the vertical lines.
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45th 40th 47th 38th 42nd 27th 29th 39th 15th 34th 34th 38th 19th 42nd 48th 39th 51st 41st 42nd

Safety and Rule of Law Rule of Law Accountability Personal Safety National Security Participation and Human Rights Participation Rights Gender Sustainable Economic Opportunity Public Management Business Environment Infrastructure Rural Sector Human Development Welfare Education Health Overall

39 33 22 36 65 43 37 30 61 42 54 42 33 38 39 42 21 55 41

53 48 43 44 78 45 42 43 51 47 56 50 31 54 56 52 51 66 50

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Notes: All scores are subject to margins of error and have been rounded to the nearest whole number. Data shown are from 2010 unless specified. Sources: CIA | Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook EIU | Economist Intelligence Unit CountryData WDI | World Development Indicators

The Ibrahim Index compiles 86 indicators from 23 data providers to measure the effective delivery of public goods and services to citizens. Compiled annually in partnership with experts from a number of African institutions, the Ibrahim Index provides a framework for citizens, public authorities and partners to assess progress in governance.

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Highest sub-category rank: Gender (15th) Lowest sub-category rank: Education (51st)

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Botswana
African Average score Southern African Average score Botswana score Rank

50/100 58/100 76/100 3rd/53

Category & sub-category results
Performance in the sub-categories and categories of the Index. Sub-category performance should only be compared on the basis of rank.
Rank (of 53) Category/sub-category Country African Score Average (out of 100) Score (out of 100)
higher is better higher is better

Sources: CIA, EIU, WDI

Head of State/Government: Seretse Khama Ian Khama GDP per Capita ($): 7780 Land Area (sq km): 566,730 Life Expectancy at birth: 55.0 yrs Total Population approx: 2.0m

Governance trend 2006-2010

Scores are based on overall Ibrahim Index score for each year. Each score is subject to margins of error, which are indicated by the vertical lines.
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2nd 1st 1st 5th 2nd 5th 7th 13th 6th 4th 5th 3rd 7th 17th 6th 5th 8th 5th 3rd

Safety and Rule of Law Rule of Law Accountability Personal Safety National Security Participation and Human Rights Participation Rights Gender Sustainable Economic Opportunity Public Management Business Environment Infrastructure Rural Sector Human Development Welfare Education Health Overall

87 97 86 65 100 68 75 59 70 68 70 77 63 62 82 77 78 91 76

53 48 43 44 78 45 42 43 51 47 56 50 31 54 56 52 51 66 50

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Notes: All scores are subject to margins of error and have been rounded to the nearest whole number. Data shown are from 2010 unless specified. Sources: CIA | Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook EIU | Economist Intelligence Unit CountryData WDI | World Development Indicators

The Ibrahim Index compiles 86 indicators from 23 data providers to measure the effective delivery of public goods and services to citizens. Compiled annually in partnership with experts from a number of African institutions, the Ibrahim Index provides a framework for citizens, public authorities and partners to assess progress in governance.

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Highest sub-category rank: Rule of Law and Accountability (1st) Lowest sub-category rank: Rural Sector (17th)

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Lesotho
African Average score Southern African Average score Lesotho score Rank

50/100 58/100 63/100 8th/53

Category & sub-category results
Performance in the sub-categories and categories of the Index. Sub-category performance should only be compared on the basis of rank.
Rank (of 53) Category/sub-category Country African Score Average (out of 100) Score (out of 100)
higher is better higher is better

Sources: CIA, EIU, WDI

Head of State/Government: King Letsie III GDP per Capita ($): 976 Land Area (sq km): 30,355 Life Expectancy at birth: 45.4 yrs Total Population approx: 2.1m

Governance trend 2006-2010

Scores are based on overall Ibrahim Index score for each year. Each score is subject to margins of error, which are indicated by the vertical lines.
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8th 8th 7th 14th 11th 7th 14th 9th 1st 14th 21st 14th 9th 32nd 18th 18th 23rd 15th 8th

Safety and Rule of Law Rule of Law Accountability Personal Safety National Security Participation and Human Rights Participation Rights Gender Sustainable Economic Opportunity Public Management Business Environment Infrastructure Rural Sector Human Development Welfare Education Health Overall

69 66 65 55 90 66 61 62 76 55 59 61 50 48 61 58 50 76 63

53 48 43 44 78 45 42 43 51 47 56 50 31 54 56 52 51 66 50

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2010

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Notes: All scores are subject to margins of error and have been rounded to the nearest whole number. Data shown are from 2010 unless specified. Sources: CIA | Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook EIU | Economist Intelligence Unit CountryData WDI | World Development Indicators

The Ibrahim Index compiles 86 indicators from 23 data providers to measure the effective delivery of public goods and services to citizens. Compiled annually in partnership with experts from a number of African institutions, the Ibrahim Index provides a framework for citizens, public authorities and partners to assess progress in governance.

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Highest sub-category rank: Gender (1st) Lowest sub-category rank: Rural Sector (32nd)

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Madagascar
African Average score Southern African Average score Madagascar score Rank

50/100 58/100 47/100 33rd/53

Category & sub-category results
Performance in the sub-categories and categories of the Index. Sub-category performance should only be compared on the basis of rank.
Rank (of 53) Category/sub-category Country African Score Average (out of 100) Score (out of 100)
higher is better higher is better

Sources: CIA, EIU, WDI

Head of State/Government: Andry Rajoelina (Interim President) GDP per Capita ($): 393 Land Area (sq km): 581,540 Life Expectancy at birth: 60.8 yrs Total Population approx: 20.1m

Governance trend 2006-2010

Scores are based on overall Ibrahim Index score for each year. Each score is subject to margins of error, which are indicated by the vertical lines.
80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0

40th 49th 25th 42nd 20th 26th 31st 27th 22nd 24th 28th 17th 27th 24th 30th 35th 34th 30th 33rd

Safety and Rule of Law Rule of Law Accountability Personal Safety National Security Participation and Human Rights Participation Rights Gender Sustainable Economic Opportunity Public Management Business Environment Infrastructure Rural Sector Human Development Welfare Education Health Overall

44 21 45 26 85 44 34 42 56 50 57 59 28 56 50 47 43 60 47

53 48 43 44 78 45 42 43 51 47 56 50 31 54 56 52 51 66 50

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Notes: All scores are subject to margins of error and have been rounded to the nearest whole number. Data shown are from 2010 unless specified. Sources: CIA | Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook EIU | Economist Intelligence Unit CountryData WDI | World Development Indicators

The Ibrahim Index compiles 86 indicators from 23 data providers to measure the effective delivery of public goods and services to citizens. Compiled annually in partnership with experts from a number of African institutions, the Ibrahim Index provides a framework for citizens, public authorities and partners to assess progress in governance.

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Highest sub-category rank: Business Environment (17th) Lowest sub-category rank: Rule of Law (49th)

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Malawi
African Average score Southern African Average score Malawi score Rank

50/100 58/100 57/100 17th/53

Category & sub-category results
Performance in the sub-categories and categories of the Index. Sub-category performance should only be compared on the basis of rank.
Rank (of 53) Category/sub-category Country African Score Average (out of 100) Score (out of 100)
higher is better higher is better

Sources: CIA, EIU, WDI

Head of State/Government: Bingu wa Mutharika GDP per Capita ($): 322 Land Area (sq km): 94,080 Life Expectancy at birth: 53.8 yrs Total Population approx: 14.9m

Governance trend 2006-2010

Scores are based on overall Ibrahim Index score for each year. Each score is subject to margins of error, which are indicated by the vertical lines.
80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0

11th 10th 22nd 16th 6th 13th 18th 11th 19th 27th 23rd 28th 22nd 27th 26th 23rd 43rd 20th 17th

Safety and Rule of Law Rule of Law Accountability Personal Safety National Security Participation and Human Rights Participation Rights Gender Sustainable Economic Opportunity Public Management Business Environment Infrastructure Rural Sector Human Development Welfare Education Health Overall

65 64 46 54 95 59 57 60 60 48 58 50 32 53 54 55 37 71 57

53 48 43 44 78 45 42 43 51 47 56 50 31 54 56 52 51 66 50

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Notes: All scores are subject to margins of error and have been rounded to the nearest whole number. Data shown are from 2010 unless specified. Sources: CIA | Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook EIU | Economist Intelligence Unit CountryData WDI | World Development Indicators

The Ibrahim Index compiles 86 indicators from 23 data providers to measure the effective delivery of public goods and services to citizens. Compiled annually in partnership with experts from a number of African institutions, the Ibrahim Index provides a framework for citizens, public authorities and partners to assess progress in governance.

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Highest sub-category rank: National Security (6th) Lowest sub-category rank: Education (43rd)

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Mauritius
African Average score Southern African Average score Mauritius score Rank

50/100 58/100 82/100 1st/53

Category & sub-category results
Performance in the sub-categories and categories of the Index. Sub-category performance should only be compared on the basis of rank.
Rank (of 53) Category/sub-category Country African Score Average (out of 100) Score (out of 100)
higher is better higher is better

Sources: CIA, EIU, WDI

Head of State/Government: Navinchandra Ramgoolam GDP per Capita ($): 7591 Land Area (sq km): 2,030 Life Expectancy at birth: 72.6 yrs Total Population approx: 1.3m

Governance trend 2006-2010

Scores are based on overall Ibrahim Index score for each year. Each score is subject to margins of error, which are indicated by the vertical lines.
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1st 2nd 2nd 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 9th 1st 6th 1st 3rd 2nd 2nd 1st 3rd 7th 1st

Safety and Rule of Law Rule of Law Accountability Personal Safety National Security Participation and Human Rights Participation Rights Gender Sustainable Economic Opportunity Public Management Business Environment Infrastructure Rural Sector Human Development Welfare Education Health Overall

89 94 82 80 100 75 80 81 65 79 66 98 70 81 87 89 84 87 82

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Notes: All scores are subject to margins of error and have been rounded to the nearest whole number. Data shown are from 2010 unless specified. Sources: CIA | Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook EIU | Economist Intelligence Unit CountryData WDI | World Development Indicators

The Ibrahim Index compiles 86 indicators from 23 data providers to measure the effective delivery of public goods and services to citizens. Compiled annually in partnership with experts from a number of African institutions, the Ibrahim Index provides a framework for citizens, public authorities and partners to assess progress in governance.

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Highest sub-category rank: Personal Safety, National Security, Business Environment and Welfare (1st) Lowest sub-category rank: Gender (9th)

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Mozambique
African Average score Southern African Average score Mozambique score Rank

50/100 58/100 55/100 21st/53

Category & sub-category results
Performance in the sub-categories and categories of the Index. Sub-category performance should only be compared on the basis of rank.
Rank (of 53) Category/sub-category Country African Score Average (out of 100) Score (out of 100)
higher is better higher is better

Sources: CIA, EIU, WDI

Head of State/Government: Armando Emlio Guebuza GDP per Capita ($): 363 Land Area (sq km): 786,380 Life Expectancy at birth: 48.1 yrs Total Population approx: 23.4m

Governance trend 2006-2010

Scores are based on overall Ibrahim Index score for each year. Each score is subject to margins of error, which are indicated by the vertical lines.
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17th 16th 26th 19th 12th 14th 13th 16th 21st 22nd 22nd 24th 24th 20th 36th 29th 44th 34th 21st

Safety and Rule of Law Rule of Law Accountability Personal Safety National Security Participation and Human Rights Participation Rights Gender Sustainable Economic Opportunity Public Management Business Environment Infrastructure Rural Sector Human Development Welfare Education Health Overall

61 59 44 51 90 58 62 56 58 51 59 56 29 60 48 50 36 58 55

53 48 43 44 78 45 42 43 51 47 56 50 31 54 56 52 51 66 50

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Notes: All scores are subject to margins of error and have been rounded to the nearest whole number. Data shown are from 2010 unless specified. Sources: CIA | Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook EIU | Economist Intelligence Unit CountryData WDI | World Development Indicators

The Ibrahim Index compiles 86 indicators from 23 data providers to measure the effective delivery of public goods and services to citizens. Compiled annually in partnership with experts from a number of African institutions, the Ibrahim Index provides a framework for citizens, public authorities and partners to assess progress in governance.

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Highest sub-category rank: National Security (12th) Lowest sub-category rank: Education (44th)

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Namibia
African Average score Southern African Average score Namibia score Rank

50/100 58/100 70/100 6th/53

Category & sub-category results
Performance in the sub-categories and categories of the Index. Sub-category performance should only be compared on the basis of rank.
Rank (of 53) Category/sub-category Country African Score Average (out of 100) Score (out of 100)
higher is better higher is better

Sources: CIA, EIU, WDI

Head of State/Government: Hifikepunye Pohamba GDP per Capita ($): 5810 Land Area (sq km): 823,290 Life Expectancy at birth: 61.6 yrs Total Population approx: 2.2m

Governance trend 2006-2010

Scores are based on overall Ibrahim Index score for each year. Each score is subject to margins of error, which are indicated by the vertical lines.
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4th 6th 4th 7th 10th 8th 11th 4th 13th 9th 10th 9th 5th 23rd 10th 11th 15th 6th 6th

Safety and Rule of Law Rule of Law Accountability Personal Safety National Security Participation and Human Rights Participation Rights Gender Sustainable Economic Opportunity Public Management Business Environment Infrastructure Rural Sector Human Development Welfare Education Health Overall

78 81 76 63 95 66 67 69 62 63 62 66 64 58 72 66 62 88 70

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Notes: All scores are subject to margins of error and have been rounded to the nearest whole number. Data shown are from 2010 unless specified. Sources: CIA | Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook EIU | Economist Intelligence Unit CountryData WDI | World Development Indicators

The Ibrahim Index compiles 86 indicators from 23 data providers to measure the effective delivery of public goods and services to citizens. Compiled annually in partnership with experts from a number of African institutions, the Ibrahim Index provides a framework for citizens, public authorities and partners to assess progress in governance.

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Highest sub-category rank: Accountability and Rights (4th) Lowest sub-category rank: Rural Sector (23rd)

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South Africa
African Average score Southern African Average score South Africa score Rank

50/100 58/100 71/100 5th/53

Category & sub-category results
Performance in the sub-categories and categories of the Index. Sub-category performance should only be compared on the basis of rank.
Rank (of 53) Category/sub-category Country African Score Average (out of 100) Score (out of 100)
higher is better higher is better

Sources: CIA, EIU, WDI

Head of State/Government: Jacob Zuma GDP per Capita ($): 7420 Land Area (sq km): 1,214,470 Life Expectancy at birth: 51.6 yrs Total Population approx: 50.0m

Governance trend 2006-2010

Scores are based on overall Ibrahim Index score for each year. Each score is subject to margins of error, which are indicated by the vertical lines.
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7th 4th 5th 44th 5th 3rd 5th 6th 2nd 7th 1st 4th 11th 14th 8th 4th 5th 21st 5th

Safety and Rule of Law Rule of Law Accountability Personal Safety National Security Participation and Human Rights Participation Rights Gender Sustainable Economic Opportunity Public Management Business Environment Infrastructure Rural Sector Human Development Welfare Education Health Overall

69 85 72 25 95 72 75 67 75 64 73 72 45 64 77 80 82 69 71

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Notes: All scores are subject to margins of error and have been rounded to the nearest whole number. Data shown are from 2010 unless specified. Sources: CIA | Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook EIU | Economist Intelligence Unit CountryData WDI | World Development Indicators

The Ibrahim Index compiles 86 indicators from 23 data providers to measure the effective delivery of public goods and services to citizens. Compiled annually in partnership with experts from a number of African institutions, the Ibrahim Index provides a framework for citizens, public authorities and partners to assess progress in governance.

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Highest sub-category rank: Public Management (1st) Lowest sub-category rank: Personal Safety (44th)

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Swaziland
African Average score Southern African Average score Swaziland score Rank

50/100 58/100 51/100 26th/53

Category & sub-category results
Performance in the sub-categories and categories of the Index. Sub-category performance should only be compared on the basis of rank.
Rank (of 53) Category/sub-category Country African Score Average (out of 100) Score (out of 100)
higher is better higher is better

Sources: CIA, EIU, WDI

Head of State/Government: King Mswati III GDP per Capita ($): 3220 Land Area (sq km): 17,204 Life Expectancy at birth: 46.3 yrs Total Population approx: 1.2m

Governance trend 2006-2010

Scores are based on overall Ibrahim Index score for each year. Each score is subject to margins of error, which are indicated by the vertical lines.
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16th 13th 10th 33rd 21st 46th 49th 44th 30th 26th 31st 19th 13th 34th 14th 21st 16th 10th 26th

Safety and Rule of Law Rule of Law Accountability Personal Safety National Security Participation and Human Rights Participation Rights Gender Sustainable Economic Opportunity Public Management Business Environment Infrastructure Rural Sector Human Development Welfare Education Health Overall

62 63 59 40 85 28 10 26 47 50 55 59 40 45 66 57 59 84 51

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The relationship between scores for the four categories of the Index.
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Notes: All scores are subject to margins of error and have been rounded to the nearest whole number. Data shown are from 2010 unless specified. Sources: CIA | Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook EIU | Economist Intelligence Unit CountryData WDI | World Development Indicators

The Ibrahim Index compiles 86 indicators from 23 data providers to measure the effective delivery of public goods and services to citizens. Compiled annually in partnership with experts from a number of African institutions, the Ibrahim Index provides a framework for citizens, public authorities and partners to assess progress in governance.

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Highest sub-category rank: Accountability and Health (10th) Lowest sub-category rank: Participation (49th)

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Zambia
African Average score Southern African Average score Zambia score Rank

50/100 58/100 57/100 16th/53

Category & sub-category results
Performance in the sub-categories and categories of the Index. Sub-category performance should only be compared on the basis of rank.
Rank (of 53) Category/sub-category Country African Score Average (out of 100) Score (out of 100)
higher is better higher is better

Sources: CIA, EIU, WDI

Head of State/Government: Rupiah Banda GDP per Capita ($): 1290 Land Area (sq km): 743,398 Life Expectancy at birth: 46.3 yrs Total Population approx: 12.9m

Governance trend 2006-2010

Scores are based on overall Ibrahim Index score for each year. Each score is subject to margins of error, which are indicated by the vertical lines.
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15th 14th 20th 27th 7th 17th 19th 10th 31st 23rd 24th 16th 18th 30th 19th 24th 19th 18th 16th

Safety and Rule of Law Rule of Law Accountability Personal Safety National Security Participation and Human Rights Participation Rights Gender Sustainable Economic Opportunity Public Management Business Environment Infrastructure Rural Sector Human Development Welfare Education Health Overall

62 62 47 45 95 54 56 61 46 51 58 59 34 51 61 54 57 72 57

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Notes: All scores are subject to margins of error and have been rounded to the nearest whole number. Data shown are from 2010 unless specified. Sources: CIA | Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook EIU | Economist Intelligence Unit CountryData WDI | World Development Indicators

The Ibrahim Index compiles 86 indicators from 23 data providers to measure the effective delivery of public goods and services to citizens. Compiled annually in partnership with experts from a number of African institutions, the Ibrahim Index provides a framework for citizens, public authorities and partners to assess progress in governance.

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Highest sub-category rank: National Security (7th) Lowest sub-category rank: Gender (31st)

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Zimbabwe
African Average score Southern African Average score Zimbabwe score Rank

50/100 58/100 31/100 51st/53

Category & sub-category results
Performance in the sub-categories and categories of the Index. Sub-category performance should only be compared on the basis of rank.
Rank (of 53) Category/sub-category Country African Score Average (out of 100) Score (out of 100)
higher is better higher is better

Sources: CIA, EIU, WDI

Head of State/Government: Robert Gabriel Mugabe GDP per Capita ($): 131 Land Area (sq km): 386,847 Life Expectancy at birth: 45.4 yrs Total Population approx: 12.6m

Governance trend 2006-2010

Scores are based on overall Ibrahim Index score for each year. Each score is subject to margins of error, which are indicated by the vertical lines.
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51st 48th 52nd 50th 47th 47th 42nd 48th 38th 52nd 48th 52nd 15th 51st 42nd 52nd 24th 38th 51st

Safety and Rule of Law Rule of Law Accountability Personal Safety National Security Participation and Human Rights Participation Rights Gender Sustainable Economic Opportunity Public Management Business Environment Infrastructure Rural Sector Human Development Welfare Education Health Overall

28 27 15 16 55 27 19 20 41 24 44 9 37 8 44 28 49 56 31

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Notes: All scores are subject to margins of error and have been rounded to the nearest whole number. Data shown are from 2010 unless specified. Sources: CIA | Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook EIU | Economist Intelligence Unit CountryData WDI | World Development Indicators

The Ibrahim Index compiles 86 indicators from 23 data providers to measure the effective delivery of public goods and services to citizens. Compiled annually in partnership with experts from a number of African institutions, the Ibrahim Index provides a framework for citizens, public authorities and partners to assess progress in governance.

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Highest sub-category rank: Infrastructure (15th) Lowest sub-category rank: Accountability, Business Environment and Welfare (52nd)

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