What is equal resource distribution index in Malawi?

Equal resource distribution index in Malawi was 0.134 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Malawi?

The highest recorded value was 0.376 in 1965.

What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Malawi?

The lowest recorded value was 0.023 in 1963.

How does Malawi rank for equal resource distribution index?

Malawi ranks 163rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Malawi?

Over the last ten years it is down 54.6%. 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 Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Malawi

Name: Equal Resource Distribution Index in Malawi
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Malawi: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.134 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.134

Change on year

down 33.7%

World rank

163rd

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.376

in 1965

All-time low

0.023

in 1963

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Malawi, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, equal resource distribution index in Malawi stood at 0.134.

That represents a change of down 33.7% on the previous year and down 54.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in Malawi peaked at 0.376 in 1965 and was at its lowest, 0.023, in 1963.

That places Malawi 163rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Malawi, year by year

Annual values for Equal Resource Distribution Index in Malawi, 1900 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1900	0.024	—
1901	0.024	+0.0%
1902	0.024	+0.0%
1903	0.024	+0.0%
1904	0.024	+0.0%
1905	0.024	+0.0%
1906	0.024	+0.0%
1907	0.024	+0.0%
1908	0.024	+0.0%
1909	0.024	+0.0%
1910	0.024	+0.0%
1911	0.024	+0.0%
1912	0.024	+0.0%
1913	0.024	+0.0%
1914	0.024	+0.0%
1915	0.024	+0.0%
1916	0.024	+0.0%
1917	0.024	+0.0%
1918	0.024	+0.0%
1919	0.024	+0.0%
1920	0.024	+0.0%
1921	0.024	+0.0%
1922	0.024	+0.0%
1923	0.024	+0.0%
1924	0.024	+0.0%
1925	0.024	+0.0%
1926	0.024	+0.0%
1927	0.024	+0.0%
1928	0.024	+0.0%
1929	0.024	+0.0%
1930	0.024	+0.0%
1931	0.024	+0.0%
1932	0.024	+0.0%
1933	0.024	+0.0%
1934	0.024	+0.0%
1935	0.024	+0.0%
1936	0.024	+0.0%
1937	0.024	+0.0%
1938	0.024	+0.0%
1939	0.024	+0.0%
1940	0.024	+0.0%
1941	0.024	+0.0%
1942	0.024	+0.0%
1943	0.024	+0.0%
1944	0.024	+0.0%
1945	0.024	+0.0%
1946	0.024	+0.0%
1947	0.024	+0.0%
1948	0.024	+0.0%
1949	0.024	+0.0%
1950	0.024	+0.0%
1951	0.024	+0.0%
1952	0.024	+0.0%
1953	0.024	+0.0%
1954	0.024	+0.0%
1955	0.024	+0.0%
1956	0.024	+0.0%
1957	0.024	+0.0%
1958	0.024	+0.0%
1959	0.024	+0.0%
1960	0.024	+0.0%
1961	0.024	+0.0%
1962	0.024	+0.0%
1963	0.023	-4.2%
1964	0.277	+1104.3%
1965	0.376	+35.7%
1966	0.376	+0.0%
1967	0.376	+0.0%
1968	0.376	+0.0%
1969	0.376	+0.0%
1970	0.376	+0.0%
1971	0.376	+0.0%
1972	0.376	+0.0%
1973	0.376	+0.0%
1974	0.376	+0.0%
1975	0.376	+0.0%
1976	0.376	+0.0%
1977	0.376	+0.0%
1978	0.376	+0.0%
1979	0.376	+0.0%
1980	0.376	+0.0%
1981	0.376	+0.0%
1982	0.376	+0.0%
1983	0.376	+0.0%
1984	0.376	+0.0%
1985	0.376	+0.0%
1986	0.376	+0.0%
1987	0.376	+0.0%
1988	0.376	+0.0%
1989	0.376	+0.0%
1990	0.376	+0.0%
1991	0.376	+0.0%
1992	0.376	+0.0%
1993	0.376	+0.0%
1994	0.251	-33.2%
1995	0.274	+9.2%
1996	0.274	+0.0%
1997	0.274	+0.0%
1998	0.274	+0.0%
1999	0.274	+0.0%
2000	0.274	+0.0%
2001	0.274	+0.0%
2002	0.274	+0.0%
2003	0.274	+0.0%
2004	0.274	+0.0%
2005	0.273	-0.4%
2006	0.273	+0.0%
2007	0.27	-1.1%
2008	0.27	+0.0%
2009	0.27	+0.0%
2010	0.279	+3.3%
2011	0.279	+0.0%
2012	0.298	+6.8%
2013	0.298	+0.0%
2014	0.298	+0.0%
2015	0.295	-1.0%
2016	0.285	-3.4%
2017	0.283	-0.7%
2018	0.217	-23.3%
2019	0.217	+0.0%
2020	0.301	+38.7%
2021	0.317	+5.3%
2022	0.263	-17.0%
2023	0.238	-9.5%
2024	0.202	-15.1%
2025	0.134	-33.7%

Malawi compared with similar countries

Malawi's 0.134 is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.211, 64% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Malawi's 0.134 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.304, 44% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.024	0.024	0.024	10
1910s	0.024	0.024	0.024	10
1920s	0.024	0.024	0.024	10
1930s	0.024	0.024	0.024	10
1940s	0.024	0.024	0.024	10
1950s	0.024	0.024	0.024	10
1960s	0.2252	0.023	0.376	10
1970s	0.376	0.376	0.376	10
1980s	0.376	0.376	0.376	10
1990s	0.3125	0.251	0.376	10
2000s	0.2726	0.27	0.274	10
2010s	0.2749	0.217	0.298	10
2020s	0.2425	0.134	0.317	6

Countries ranked near Malawi

160 Pakistan 0.15 compare
161 Paraguay 0.148 compare
162 Guinea 0.143 compare
164 Haiti 0.132 compare
165 Honduras 0.11 compare
165 Myanmar 0.11 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is equal resource distribution index in Malawi?: Equal resource distribution index in Malawi was 0.134 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Malawi?: The highest recorded value was 0.376 in 1965.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Malawi?: The lowest recorded value was 0.023 in 1963.
How does Malawi rank for equal resource distribution index?: Malawi ranks 163rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Malawi?: Over the last ten years it is down 54.6%. 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 Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Equal Resource Distribution 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
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.