Malawi
Country in Africa
In brief
Control of corruption, score 0–100: 34.7 (2025). World rank 143 of 207 (1 = best); in Africa, 22 of 54. Government effectiveness, score 0–100: 40 (2025). World rank 150 of 205 (1 = best); in Africa, 23 of 54. Regulatory quality, score 0–100: 45.4 (2025). World rank 142 of 205 (1 = best); in Africa, 20 of 54. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 16.7% → 21.4%, rule of law 53.4 → 56.4 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 31.2 → 34.7 (score 0–100). Better than all its neighbours (Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia): voice and accountability and rule of law.
State
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- Head of state
- Peter Mutharika
- Head of government
- Lazarus Chakwera
- Independence
- July 6, 1964
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 21.4% 2025