Malta: Liberal democracy index

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 Malta

Liberal democracy index

 Latest value 0.640
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.548
 Min - Max 0.188 - 0.640
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.64 index points, an increase from 0.637 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.385 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Malta from 1960 to 2023 is 0.548 index points. The minimum value, 0.188 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.64 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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Malta - Liberal democracy index  - historical chart - 1960-2023




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

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