Malawi: Fiscal freedom

The latest value from 2026 is 5 points, an increase from 3 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 66 points, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for Malawi from 1995 to 2026 is 64 points. The minimum value, 3 points, was reached in 2025 while the maximum of 80 points was recorded in 2019. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The Fiscal Freedom index for Malawi from The Heritage Foundation reflects the tax burden imposed by the government, including the direct taxes on individuals and corporations and the overall amount of tax revenue as a a share of GDP.

Definition: The Fiscal freedom index measures the tax burden imposed by government. It is composed of three quantitative factors: the top marginal tax rate on individual income, the top marginal tax rate on corporate income, and the total tax burden as a percentage of GDP.