What is media corruption score in Madagascar?

Media corruption score in Madagascar was -0.101 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest media corruption score recorded in Madagascar?

The highest recorded value was 0.562 in 1900.

What is the lowest media corruption score recorded in Madagascar?

The lowest recorded value was -1.72 in 1976.

How does Madagascar rank for media corruption score?

Madagascar ranks 120th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is media corruption score rising or falling in Madagascar?

Over the last ten years it is down 388.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Madagascar data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Media Corruption Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Media Corruption Score in Madagascar

Name: Media Corruption Score in Madagascar
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Madagascar: Media Corruption Score was -0.101 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

-0.101

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

120th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.562

in 1900

All-time low

-1.72

in 1976

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Media Corruption Score in Madagascar, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Madagascar recorded -0.101 for media corruption score in 2025.

The figure is down 388.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, media corruption score in Madagascar peaked at 0.562 in 1900 and was at its lowest, -1.72, in 1976.

Madagascar ranks 120th of 175 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.562	0.562	0.562	10
1910s	0.562	0.562	0.562	10
1920s	0.562	0.562	0.562	10
1930s	0.562	0.562	0.562	10
1940s	0.562	0.562	0.562	10
1950s	0.562	0.562	0.562	10
1960s	-1.34	-1.34	-1.34	10
1970s	-1.09	-1.72	-0.08	10
1980s	-1.56	-1.72	-0.949	10
1990s	-0.0242	-0.949	0.207	10
2000s	0.1739	-0.124	0.207	10
2010s	-0.0422	-0.124	0.035	10
2020s	-0.101	-0.101	-0.101	6

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More social development data for Madagascar

Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 87 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 637 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.361 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.635 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.812 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.361 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.217 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.187 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is media corruption score in Madagascar?: Media corruption score in Madagascar was -0.101 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest media corruption score recorded in Madagascar?: The highest recorded value was 0.562 in 1900.
What is the lowest media corruption score recorded in Madagascar?: The lowest recorded value was -1.72 in 1976.
How does Madagascar rank for media corruption score?: Madagascar ranks 120th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is media corruption score rising or falling in Madagascar?: Over the last ten years it is down 388.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Madagascar data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Media Corruption Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Media Corruption Score
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 18,887 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Gauges the frequency with which journalists, publishers, or broadcasters accept payments to modify news content, indicating the integrity (or corruption) of the media sphere.