Political corruption index vs electoral democracy index in Malawi
Malawi: Political corruption index vs electoral democracy index was 0.628 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political corruption index vs electoral democracy index in Malawi, 1900–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, political corruption index vs electoral democracy index in Malawi stood at 0.628.
That represents a change of down 12.9% on the previous year and down 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political corruption index vs electoral democracy index in Malawi peaked at 0.721 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.119, in 1965.
That places Malawi 70th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 | 0.1627 | 0.155 | 0.166 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.155 | 0.155 | 0.155 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.155 | 0.155 | 0.155 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.155 | 0.155 | 0.155 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.155 | 0.155 | 0.155 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.155 | 0.155 | 0.155 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.1366 | 0.119 | 0.155 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1377 | 0.135 | 0.138 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.138 | 0.138 | 0.138 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4402 | 0.138 | 0.661 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6389 | 0.631 | 0.646 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6521 | 0.612 | 0.684 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.683 | 0.628 | 0.721 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is political corruption index vs electoral democracy index in Malawi?
- Political corruption index vs electoral democracy index in Malawi was 0.628 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political corruption index vs electoral democracy index recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 0.721 in 2024.
- What is the lowest political corruption index vs electoral democracy index recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.119 in 1965.
- How does Malawi rank for political corruption index vs electoral democracy index?
- Malawi ranks 70th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political corruption index vs electoral democracy index rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Political corruption index vs electoral democracy index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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