Malaysia: Liberal democracy index

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 Malaysia

Liberal democracy index

 Latest value 0.359
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.199
 Min - Max 0.132 - 0.359
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.359 index points, an increase from 0.316 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.385 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Malaysia from 1960 to 2023 is 0.199 index points. The minimum value, 0.132 index points, was reached in 1970 while the maximum of 0.359 index points was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Malaysia - Liberal democracy index  - historical chart - 1960-2023




Definition: Measures the protection of individual rights and freedoms within a political system.

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