Stability of Democratic Institutions Index in Malawi
Malawi: Stability of Democratic Institutions Index was 6.5 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Stability of Democratic Institutions Index in Malawi, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for stability of democratic institutions index in Malawi is 6.5, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stability of democratic institutions index in Malawi peaked at 7 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 6, in 2011.
Malawi ranks 30th of 128 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.67 | 6.5 | 7 | 3 |
| 2010s | 6.7 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
| 2020s | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 3 |
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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 stability of democratic institutions index in Malawi?
- Stability of democratic institutions index in Malawi was 6.5 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest stability of democratic institutions index recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 7 in 2007.
- What is the lowest stability of democratic institutions index recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 6 in 2011.
- How does Malawi rank for stability of democratic institutions index?
- Malawi ranks 30th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is stability of democratic institutions index rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Stability of Democratic Institutions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Indicates the extent to which democratic institutions are effective and efficient and all relevant actors accept them.