What is varieties of democracy in Madagascar?

Varieties of democracy in Madagascar was 0.361 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest varieties of democracy recorded in Madagascar?

The highest recorded value was 0.555 in 1994.

What is the lowest varieties of democracy recorded in Madagascar?

The lowest recorded value was 0.014 in 1829.

How does Madagascar rank for varieties of democracy?

Madagascar ranks 107th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is varieties of democracy rising or falling in Madagascar?

Over the last ten years it is down 24.2%. 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 Varieties of democracy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Varieties of democracy in Madagascar

Name: Varieties of democracy in Madagascar
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Madagascar: Varieties of democracy was 0.361 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.361

Change on year

down 10.4%

World rank

107th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.555

in 1994

All-time low

0.014

in 1829

Years of data

209

1817–2025

Varieties of democracy in Madagascar, 1817–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for varieties of democracy in Madagascar is 0.361, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.4% on the previous year and down 24.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, varieties of democracy in Madagascar peaked at 0.555 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0.014, in 1829.

That places Madagascar 107th 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
1810s	0.022	0.022	0.022	3
1820s	0.0211	0.014	0.022	10
1830s	0.014	0.014	0.014	10
1840s	0.014	0.014	0.014	10
1850s	0.014	0.014	0.014	10
1860s	0.0291	0.014	0.039	10
1870s	0.026	0.026	0.026	10
1880s	0.0254	0.025	0.026	10
1890s	0.0242	0.019	0.025	10
1900s	0.0291	0.027	0.032	10
1910s	0.0322	0.032	0.034	10
1920s	0.0285	0.028	0.033	10
1930s	0.0328	0.028	0.041	10
1940s	0.0409	0.028	0.083	10
1950s	0.0793	0.05	0.137	10
1960s	0.2337	0.15	0.255	10
1970s	0.1941	0.148	0.255	10
1980s	0.2035	0.197	0.219	10
1990s	0.4384	0.232	0.555	10
2000s	0.4669	0.272	0.504	10
2010s	0.3766	0.221	0.481	10
2020s	0.4445	0.361	0.486	6

Countries ranked near Madagascar

104 India 0.377 compare
105 Iraq 0.369 compare
106 Tanzania 0.365 compare
108 Togo 0.351 compare
109 Angola 0.344 compare
110 Mauritania 0.328 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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)
Liberal democracy 0 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.187 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.652 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.652 (2025)
Key features of electoral democracy 0.361 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is varieties of democracy in Madagascar?: Varieties of democracy in Madagascar was 0.361 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest varieties of democracy recorded in Madagascar?: The highest recorded value was 0.555 in 1994.
What is the lowest varieties of democracy recorded in Madagascar?: The lowest recorded value was 0.014 in 1829.
How does Madagascar rank for varieties of democracy?: Madagascar ranks 107th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is varieties of democracy rising or falling in Madagascar?: Over the last ten years it is down 24.2%. 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 Varieties of democracy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Varieties of democracy
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 29,649 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which political leaders are elected under comprehensive suffrage in free and fair elections, and freedoms of association and expression are guaranteed.