Stateness Index in Malawi
Malawi: Stateness Index was 8 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Stateness Index in Malawi, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, stateness index in Malawi stood at 8.
That represents a change of up 3.2% on the previous year and up 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stateness index in Malawi peaked at 8.25 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 7.5, in 2019.
That places Malawi 39th 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.
Stateness Index in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | — |
| 2007 | 8.25 | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 8.25 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 8.25 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 8.25 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 7.75 | -6.1% |
| 2017 | 7.75 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 7.5 | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 7.75 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 7.75 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 8 | +3.2% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 8 is above the median for low income countries, which is 5.5, 1.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 8 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 7.25, 1.1× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.17 | 8 | 8.25 | 3 |
| 2010s | 7.9 | 7.5 | 8.25 | 5 |
| 2020s | 7.83 | 7.75 | 8 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More reference data data for Malawi
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1596 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3426 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5353 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6012 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.87 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stateness index in Malawi?
- Stateness index in Malawi was 8 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest stateness index recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 8.25 in 2007.
- What is the lowest stateness index recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.5 in 2019.
- How does Malawi rank for stateness index?
- Malawi ranks 39th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is stateness index rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- 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 Stateness Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Indicates the extent to which the state has the monopoly on the use of force, provides basic public services across the country, citizens accept the state as legitimate, religious dogmas do not interfere, and citizenship is accessible.