Human Development in Malawi
Malawi: Human Development was 52.21 in 2011. ▲ Rising
Human Development in Malawi, 2000–2011
Source: Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site.
Analysis
The most recent figure for human development in Malawi is 52.21, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 4.3% on the previous year and up 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, human development in Malawi peaked at 54.58 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 39.69, in 2000.
Malawi ranks 30th of 52 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45.06 | 39.69 | 51.27 | 10 |
| 2010s | 53.4 | 52.21 | 54.58 | 2 |
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More reference data data for Malawi
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- Summer temperature anomalies 0.606 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.3659 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.9529 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.5269 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is human development in Malawi?
- Human development in Malawi was 52.21 in 2011, according to Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest human development recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 54.58 in 2010.
- What is the lowest human development recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.69 in 2000.
- How does Malawi rank for human development?
- Malawi ranks 30th out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is human development rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site, published as part of Human Development. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Health and Welfare: Within this sub-category the Ibrahim Index measures: (i) Incidence of TB – incidence of new cases of Tuberculosis. (ii) Child Mortality – likelihood that a newborn baby will die before the age of five, assuming that he/she is subject to current, age-specific mortality rates. (iii) Immunisation against Measles – proportion of one year olds (children aged 12–23 months) who have received one dose of measles vaccine. (iv) Immunisation against DTP – proportion of one year olds (children aged 12–23 months) who have received three doses of DTP vaccine. (v) Welfare Regime – equality of access to social safety nets that compensate for poverty and other risks. (vi) Social Protection and Labour – clustered indicator (average) of variables from the African Development Bank and the World Bank measuring government policies and regulations to ensure a minimum level of welfare to all people. (vii) Social Exclusion – extent to which significant parts of society are isolated due to poverty and inequality. (viii) Antiretroviral Treatment Provision – people with advanced HIV infection who are receiving antiretroviral treatment (ART) according to nationally approved or international standards. (ix) Antiretroviral Treatment Provision for Pregnant Women – HIV positive pregnant women who received antiretroviral treatment (ART) to reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission. (x) Access to Piped Water – proportion of the population with access to water piped into their dwelling or just outside it. (xi) Access to Improved Water – proportion of the population with access to a water source protected from outside contamination. (xii) Access to Improved Sanitation – proportion of the population served with a sanitation facility that hygienically separates human excreta from human contact. (xiii) Open Defecation Sanitation – proportion of the population forced to dispose of human faeces in open bodies of water or outdoor open spaces.