Rule of Law Index in Madagascar
Madagascar: Rule of Law Index was 4.25 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Rule of Law Index in Madagascar, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rule of law index in Madagascar is 4.25, measured in 2025.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, rule of law index in Madagascar peaked at 6.75 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 3.75, in 2013.
That places Madagascar 59th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.17 | 5.5 | 6.75 | 3 |
| 2010s | 4.2 | 3.75 | 4.5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 4.25 | 4.25 | 4.25 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
More reference data data for Madagascar
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.7356 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.0487 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.1142 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.3162 °C (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.8079 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 280.82 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 0 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rule of law index in Madagascar?
- Rule of law index in Madagascar was 4.25 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest rule of law index recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 6.75 in 2005.
- What is the lowest rule of law index recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.75 in 2013.
- How does Madagascar rank for rule of law index?
- Madagascar ranks 59th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is rule of law index rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Madagascar data come from?
- The figures come from Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Rule of Law Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Indicates the extent to which political power is separated, the judiciary is independent, office abuse is prosecuted, and civil rights are enforced.