Malawi: Civil liberties
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| Malawi |
Civil liberties index, 7 (weak) - 1 (strong) |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 3 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Measure | points |
| Data availability | 1972 - 2024 |
| Average | 5 |
| Min - Max | 3 - 7 |
| Source | The Freedom House |
The latest value from 2024 is 3 points, unchanged from 3 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 3 points, based on data from 194 countries. Historically, the average for Malawi from 1972 to 2024 is 5 points. The minimum value, 3 points, was reached in 1994 while the maximum of 7 points was recorded in 1978.
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Definition: The Civil Liberties index from the Freedom House evaluate the following: freedom of expression and belief, associational and organizational rights, rule of law, and personal autonomy and individual rights. The rating ranges from 1 (strong liberties) to 7 (no liberties).
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|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of law | -0.22 | 2022 | points |
| Government effectiveness | -0.84 | 2022 | points |
| Control of corruption | -0.61 | 2022 | points |
| Regulatory quality | -0.74 | 2022 | points |
| Voice and accountability | 0.07 | 2022 | points |
| Political stability | -0.15 | 2022 | points |
| Corruption perceptions - Transparency International | 34 | 2023 | points |
| Political rights | 3 | 2024 | points |
| Civil liberties | 3 | 2024 | points |
| Competitiveness | 43.70 | 2019 | points |
| Cost of starting a business | 32.60 | 2019 | percent of per capita GNI |
| Shadow economy | 33.56 | 2015 | percent |
| Informal economy, MIMIC method | 38.00 | 2020 | percent |
| Informal economy, DGE method | 39.50 | 2020 | percent |