🇲🇬Madagascar Political Stability: 14.9/100

World Bank governance: rule of law 12th percentile, corruption control 10th percentile, political stability 13th percentile.

Madagascar's strongest governance dimension is Voice & Accountability at 33/100, placing it in the lower half globally. This indicates relatively strong citizen participation in selecting government, along with freedom of expression, association, and a free media.

The weakest dimension is Government Effectiveness at 8/100. Limited government effectiveness can mean inconsistent public services and gaps in policy implementation.

A moderate spread of 25 points separates the strongest and weakest indicators. This suggests governance strengths in some areas but room for improvement in others. Travelers can generally rely on institutional frameworks, though certain aspects of governance may be less dependable.

Madagascar's fragile governance environment presents real challenges for travelers. Institutional capacity is severely limited across most dimensions. Visitors should expect minimal government services, potential interactions with corruption, and limited recourse through legal systems. Travel to Madagascar requires extensive preparation and risk awareness.

The U.S. State Department currently rates Madagascar as Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). This aligns with a governance profile that, while not without challenges, provides a baseline of institutional functioning.