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Peter Mutharika

Who leads Malawi? Peter Mutharika, President. Profile, record and power assessment from Magna Bureau leader index.

Last updated: October 2026

President — Malawi

Record & power

Record score56.0
Power score43

How these scores work: Power measures how much governing authority this leader exercises right now — formal office, actual (not ceremonial) control, command of institutions, military, and coalition. Record measures what they have done — track record in office, accomplishments, and governance quality. A new strongman scores high on power, low on record; a constrained veteran scores the reverse. Monarchs, juntas, and elected leaders are measured by the same standard: who actually governs.

Country momentum 0 — Quarterly momentum: the Bureau's read on the country's trajectory over the last quarter, from −10 (deteriorating fast) to +10 (accelerating).

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MalawiRankings

Peter Mutharika is the President of Malawi. The Bureau scores this leader 43/100 on governing power and 56.0/100 on record in office. Power measures governing authority exercised now; record measures accomplishments and governance quality in office. Leadership scores use the same Grades model vintage as the country rankings.

Frequently asked questions

Who leads Malawi?

Peter Mutharika leads Malawi as President.

What is Peter Mutharika's leadership score?

Peter Mutharika has a leadership power score of 43 and a record score of 56.0.

Across the Bureau

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