What is liberal political institutions index in Madagascar?

Liberal political institutions index in Madagascar was 0.387 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest liberal political institutions index recorded in Madagascar?

The highest recorded value was 0.616 in 1994.

What is the lowest liberal political institutions index recorded in Madagascar?

The lowest recorded value was 0.033 in 1829.

How does Madagascar rank for liberal political institutions index?

Madagascar ranks 120th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is liberal political institutions index rising or falling in Madagascar?

Over the last ten years it is down 13.0%. 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 Liberal Political Institutions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Liberal Political Institutions Index in Madagascar

Name: Liberal Political Institutions Index in Madagascar
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Madagascar: Liberal Political Institutions Index was 0.387 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.387

Change on year

up 1.8%

World rank

120th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.616

in 1994

All-time low

0.033

in 1829

Years of data

209

1817–2025

Liberal Political Institutions Index in Madagascar, 1817–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for liberal political institutions index in Madagascar is 0.387, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and down 13.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, liberal political institutions index in Madagascar peaked at 0.616 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0.033, in 1829.

Madagascar ranks 120th of 176 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1810s	0.061	0.061	0.061	3
1820s	0.0571	0.033	0.061	10
1830s	0.033	0.033	0.033	10
1840s	0.033	0.033	0.033	10
1850s	0.033	0.033	0.033	10
1860s	0.0786	0.046	0.156	10
1870s	0.065	0.065	0.065	10
1880s	0.0569	0.056	0.065	10
1890s	0.0878	0.056	0.209	10
1900s	0.2215	0.22	0.224	10
1910s	0.224	0.224	0.224	10
1920s	0.2186	0.218	0.224	10
1930s	0.218	0.218	0.218	10
1940s	0.2366	0.215	0.283	10
1950s	0.2874	0.286	0.292	10
1960s	0.3326	0.32	0.334	10
1970s	0.2652	0.24	0.335	10
1980s	0.252	0.24	0.258	10
1990s	0.4586	0.282	0.616	10
2000s	0.43	0.213	0.462	10
2010s	0.3646	0.188	0.467	10
2020s	0.3903	0.38	0.402	6

Countries ranked near Madagascar

117 Pakistan 0.425 compare
118 Kyrgyzstan 0.422 compare
119 Somalia 0.41 compare
121 Zimbabwe 0.37 compare
122 Laos 0.364 compare
123 Palestine 0.362 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More reference data data for Madagascar

Spring temperature anomalies 0.7356 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 0.1142 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month -0.0487 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.8079 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies -0.3162 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 280.82 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is liberal political institutions index in Madagascar?: Liberal political institutions index in Madagascar was 0.387 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest liberal political institutions index recorded in Madagascar?: The highest recorded value was 0.616 in 1994.
What is the lowest liberal political institutions index recorded in Madagascar?: The lowest recorded value was 0.033 in 1829.
How does Madagascar rank for liberal political institutions index?: Madagascar ranks 120th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is liberal political institutions index rising or falling in Madagascar?: Over the last ten years it is down 13.0%. 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 Liberal Political Institutions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Liberal Political Institutions Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 29,207 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent of individual and minority rights, equality before the law, and executive constraints.