Elite Consultations Score in Malawi
Malawi: Elite Consultations Score was 1.68 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.68
Change on year
up 48.8%
World rank
40th
of 176 countries
All-time high
1.72
in 1995
All-time low
-2.34
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Elite Consultations Score in Malawi, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, elite consultations score in Malawi stood at 1.68.
That represents a change of up 48.8% on the previous year and up 30.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elite consultations score in Malawi peaked at 1.72 in 1995 and was at its lowest, -2.34, in 1900.
Malawi ranks 40th of 176 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Elite Consultations Score in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | -2.34 | — |
| 1901 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1902 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1903 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1904 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1905 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1906 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1907 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1908 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1909 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1910 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1911 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1912 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1913 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1914 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1915 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1916 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1917 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1918 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1919 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1920 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1921 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1922 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1923 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1924 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1925 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1926 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1927 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1928 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1929 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1930 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1931 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1932 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1933 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1934 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1935 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1936 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1937 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1938 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1939 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1940 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1941 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1942 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1943 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1944 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1945 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1946 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1947 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1948 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1949 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1950 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1951 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1952 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1953 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1954 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1955 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1956 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1957 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1958 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1959 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1960 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1961 | 0.06 | -102.6% |
| 1962 | 0.06 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 0.06 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.521 | +768.3% |
| 1965 | -0.528 | -201.3% |
| 1966 | -0.802 | +51.9% |
| 1967 | -0.802 | -0.0% |
| 1968 | -0.802 | -0.0% |
| 1969 | -0.802 | -0.0% |
| 1970 | -0.802 | -0.0% |
| 1971 | -1.01 | +26.2% |
| 1972 | -1.01 | -0.0% |
| 1973 | -1.01 | -0.0% |
| 1974 | -1.01 | -0.0% |
| 1975 | -1.01 | -0.0% |
| 1976 | -1.01 | -0.0% |
| 1977 | -1.01 | -0.0% |
| 1978 | -1.01 | -0.0% |
| 1979 | -1.01 | -0.0% |
| 1980 | -1.01 | -0.0% |
| 1981 | -1.01 | -0.0% |
| 1982 | -1.01 | -0.0% |
| 1983 | -1.01 | -0.0% |
| 1984 | -1.01 | -0.0% |
| 1985 | -1.01 | -0.0% |
| 1986 | -1.01 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | -1.01 | -0.0% |
| 1988 | -1.01 | -0.0% |
| 1989 | -1.01 | -0.0% |
| 1990 | -1.01 | -0.0% |
| 1991 | -1.01 | -0.0% |
| 1992 | -0.802 | -20.8% |
| 1993 | 1.12 | -239.4% |
| 1994 | 1.6 | +43.3% |
| 1995 | 1.72 | +7.4% |
| 1996 | 1.72 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1.72 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 1.72 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1.72 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.861 | -50.0% |
| 2001 | 0.861 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.861 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.692 | -19.6% |
| 2004 | 0.692 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 1.21 | +74.6% |
| 2006 | 1.21 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1.21 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1.21 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1.21 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.763 | -36.8% |
| 2011 | 0.763 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 1.38 | +81.1% |
| 2013 | 1.48 | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 1.28 | -13.5% |
| 2015 | 1.28 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1.19 | -6.9% |
| 2017 | 0.954 | -20.1% |
| 2018 | 0.915 | -4.1% |
| 2019 | 0.517 | -43.5% |
| 2020 | 1.55 | +199.4% |
| 2021 | 1.55 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1.38 | -11.1% |
| 2023 | 1.15 | -16.3% |
| 2024 | 1.13 | -2.3% |
| 2025 | 1.68 | +48.8% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 1.68 is above the median for low income countries, which is 0.169, 9.9× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 1.68 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.424, 4.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -2.34 | -2.34 | -2.34 | 10 |
| 1910s | -2.34 | -2.34 | -2.34 | 10 |
| 1920s | -2.34 | -2.34 | -2.34 | 10 |
| 1930s | -2.34 | -2.34 | -2.34 | 10 |
| 1940s | -2.34 | -2.34 | -2.34 | 10 |
| 1950s | -2.34 | -2.34 | -2.34 | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.5373 | -2.34 | 0.521 | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.991 | -1.01 | -0.802 | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.01 | -1.01 | -1.01 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8499 | -1.01 | 1.72 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1 | 0.692 | 1.21 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.05 | 0.517 | 1.48 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.4 | 1.13 | 1.68 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More reference data data for Malawi
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1596 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3426 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5353 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6012 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.87 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is elite consultations score in Malawi?
- Elite consultations score in Malawi was 1.68 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest elite consultations score recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 1.72 in 1995.
- What is the lowest elite consultations score recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.34 in 1900.
- How does Malawi rank for elite consultations score?
- Malawi ranks 40th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is elite consultations score rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Elite Consultations Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which political elites consult other elites across the political spectrum and from relevant sectors of society and business when considering important policy changes.