Malawi: Civil society participation index

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 Malawi

Civil society participation index

 Latest value 0.884
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.401
 Min - Max 0.042 - 0.884
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.884 index points, an increase from 0.839 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.632 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Malawi from 1960 to 2024 is 0.401 index points. The minimum value, 0.042 index points, was reached in 1966 while the maximum of 0.884 index points was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Malawi - Civil society participation index - Recent values chart

Historical series
Malawi - Civil society participation index - historical chart - 1960-2024




Definition: Measures the extent to which major civil society organizations are consulted by policymakers, whether women are involved, and whether legislative candidate nomination are made in a decentralized manner.

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