Rule of Law in Malawi
Malawi: Rule of Law was -0.1751 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Rule of Law in Malawi, 1996–2011
Source: World Bank Institute.
Analysis
In 2011, rule of law in Malawi stood at -0.1751.
The figure is down 20.7% on the previous year and up 65.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rule of law in Malawi peaked at -0.1223 in 2005 and was at its lowest, -0.5042, in 2000.
That places Malawi 9th out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -0.4656 | -0.4776 | -0.4536 | 2 |
| 2000s | -0.2412 | -0.5042 | -0.1223 | 9 |
| 2010s | -0.16 | -0.1751 | -0.145 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More reference data data for Malawi
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0372 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.606 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.3659 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.9529 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.5269 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 1,313 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rule of law in Malawi?
- Rule of law in Malawi was -0.1751 in 2011, according to World Bank Institute.
- What is the highest rule of law recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was -0.1223 in 2005.
- What is the lowest rule of law recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.5042 in 2000.
- How does Malawi rank for rule of law?
- Malawi ranks 9th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is rule of law rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank Institute, published as part of Rule of Law (estimate). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Rule of law measures the extent to which agents have confidence in and abide by the rules of society, in particular the quality of contract enforcement, the police, and the courts, as well as the likelihood of crime and violence. Further documentation and research using the World Governance Indicators (WGI) is available at www.worldbank.org/wbi/governance.