What is corruption perceptions index in Malawi?

Corruption perceptions index in Malawi was 34 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Malawi?

The highest recorded value was 37 in 2012.

What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Malawi?

The lowest recorded value was 30 in 2020.

How does Malawi rank for corruption perceptions index?

Malawi ranks 106th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Malawi?

Over the last ten years it is up 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Malawi data come from?

The figures come from Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Corruption Perceptions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Corruption Perceptions Index in Malawi

Name: Corruption Perceptions Index in Malawi
Creator: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Malawi: Corruption Perceptions Index was 34 in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

106th

of 179 countries

All-time high

in 2012

All-time low

in 2020

Years of data

2012–2024

Corruption Perceptions Index in Malawi, 2012–2024

Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, corruption perceptions index in Malawi stood at 34.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Malawi peaked at 37 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 30, in 2020.

Malawi ranks 106th of 179 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	32.88	31	37	8
2020s	33.4	30	35	5

Countries ranked near Malawi

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Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.767 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.806 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.462 (2025)
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Participatory Democracy Index 0.366 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.806 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is corruption perceptions index in Malawi?: Corruption perceptions index in Malawi was 34 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Malawi?: The highest recorded value was 37 in 2012.
What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Malawi?: The lowest recorded value was 30 in 2020.
How does Malawi rank for corruption perceptions index?: Malawi ranks 106th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Malawi?: Over the last ten years it is up 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Malawi data come from?: The figures come from Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Corruption Perceptions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Corruption Perceptions Index
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 179 places, 2,292 data points, 2012–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

A country’s score, from 0 (most corrupt) to 100 (least corrupt), that reflects the average of expert surveys on public sector corruption, including misuse of office and bribery.