Malawi: Participatory democracy index

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 Malawi

Participatory democracy index

 Latest value 0.406
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.167
 Min - Max 0.032 - 0.412
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.406 index points, a decline from 0.412 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.322 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Malawi from 1960 to 2022 is 0.167 index points. The minimum value, 0.032 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.412 index points was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Malawi - Participatory democracy index - Recent values chart

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Malawi - Participatory democracy index - historical chart - 1960-2022




Definition: Measures the extent of citizen engagement and participation in public decision-making processes.

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 Academic freedom 0.800 2022 index points
 Presidential elections 0.00 2022 1 elections, 0 otherwise
 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2022 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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