Malaysia: Liberal democracy index

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 Malaysia

Liberal democracy index

 Latest value 0.304
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.195
 Min - Max 0.133 - 0.335
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.304 index points, an increase from 0.29 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.389 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Malaysia from 1960 to 2022 is 0.195 index points. The minimum value, 0.133 index points, was reached in 1970 while the maximum of 0.335 index points was recorded in 2019. 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 - 1960-2022




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

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