Voice and Accountability in Malawi
Malawi: Voice and Accountability was -0.2584 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Voice and Accountability in Malawi, 1996–2011
Source: World Bank Institute.
Analysis
The most recent figure for voice and accountability in Malawi is -0.2584, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 25.6% on the previous year and down 48.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, voice and accountability in Malawi peaked at -0.0274 in 1998 and was at its lowest, -0.642, in 2002.
That places Malawi 17th out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -0.1152 | -0.2029 | -0.0274 | 2 |
| 2000s | -0.3511 | -0.642 | -0.161 | 9 |
| 2010s | -0.232 | -0.2584 | -0.2057 | 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 voice and accountability in Malawi?
- Voice and accountability in Malawi was -0.2584 in 2011, according to World Bank Institute.
- What is the highest voice and accountability recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was -0.0274 in 1998.
- What is the lowest voice and accountability recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.642 in 2002.
- How does Malawi rank for voice and accountability?
- Malawi ranks 17th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is voice and accountability rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.2%. 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 Voice and Accountability (estimate). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Voice and accountability measures the extent to which a country’s citizens are able to participate in selecting their government and to enjoy freedom of expression, freedom of association, and a free media. Further documentation and research using the World Governance Indicators (WGI) is available at www.worldbank.org/wbi/governance.