Deliberative Political Institutions Index in Madagascar

Madagascar: Deliberative Political Institutions Index was 0.36 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.36
Change on year
up 6.5%
World rank
133rd
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.515
in 2018
All-time low
0.041
in 1946
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Deliberative Political Institutions Index in Madagascar, 1900–2025

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Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, deliberative political institutions index in Madagascar stood at 0.36.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.5% on the previous year and down 22.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative political institutions index in Madagascar peaked at 0.515 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.041, in 1946.

Madagascar ranks 133rd of 175 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.061 0.061 0.061 10
1910s 0.061 0.061 0.061 10
1920s 0.061 0.061 0.061 10
1930s 0.061 0.061 0.061 10
1940s 0.0539 0.041 0.061 10
1950s 0.0463 0.044 0.067 10
1960s 0.313 0.287 0.316 10
1970s 0.2777 0.207 0.364 10
1980s 0.207 0.207 0.207 10
1990s 0.3533 0.207 0.379 10
2000s 0.46 0.35 0.509 10
2010s 0.3507 0.189 0.515 10
2020s 0.3702 0.338 0.387 6

Countries ranked near Madagascar

  1. 130 Guyana 0.371 compare
  2. 130 Slovakia 0.371 compare
  3. 132 Angola 0.368 compare
  4. 134 Egypt 0.356 compare
  5. 135 Thailand 0.35 compare
  6. 136 Kyrgyzstan 0.324 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative political institutions index in Madagascar?
Deliberative political institutions index in Madagascar was 0.36 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative political institutions index recorded in Madagascar?
The highest recorded value was 0.515 in 2018.
What is the lowest deliberative political institutions index recorded in Madagascar?
The lowest recorded value was 0.041 in 1946.
How does Madagascar rank for deliberative political institutions index?
Madagascar ranks 133rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative political institutions index rising or falling in Madagascar?
Over the last ten years it is down 22.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Madagascar data come from?
The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Deliberative Political Institutions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Deliberative Political Institutions Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
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Central estimate of the extent to which political elites justify their positions, justify them with the common good, acknowledge counterarguments, consult elites in policy changes, and society deliberates policy changes.