Malaysia vs Zambia: Democratic Features Index
Malaysia
6
in 2025
Zambia
6.1
in 2025
Malaysia rank
47th
Zambia rank
45th
Democratic Features Index over time
- Malaysia
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 6.1 against 6 in Malaysia, a difference of 0.1.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Zambia ahead.
Malaysia ranks 47th and Zambia ranks 45th of 128 countries.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.23 | 6.65 | 1.42 | Zambia |
| 2010s | 5.17 | 6.23 | 1.06 | Zambia |
| 2020s | 5.57 | 5.63 | 0.0667 | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher democratic features index, Malaysia or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 6.1 against 6 in Malaysia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in democratic features index between Malaysia and Zambia?
- 0.1, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Zambia?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Malaysia and Zambia rank globally for democratic features index?
- Malaysia ranks 47th and Zambia ranks 45th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Democratic Features Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Captures the extent of democratic features — political participation, rule of law, stable democratic institutions, political and social integration, and a capable state. It ranges from 1 to 10 (most democratic).