Malawi: Government effectiveness

The latest value from 2024 is -0.73 points, an increase from -0.77 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.05 points, based on data from 193 countries. Historically, the average for Malawi from 1996 to 2024 is -0.72 points. The minimum value, -1.13 points, was reached in 2003 while the maximum of -0.54 points was recorded in 2010. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: The index of Government Effectiveness captures perceptions of the quality of public services, the quality of the civil service and the degree of its independence from political pressures, the quality of policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of the government's commitment to such policies.