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Australia Political stability index

Australia's political stability index fell to 0.92 points in 2023, down from 0.98 points in 2022, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 6.1% (0.06) from the previous year. Australia has political stability index higher than the global median (0.92 points vs median 0.07 points). Compared with the median in Oceania, Australia is lower (0.92 points vs regional median 1.08 points) and ranks 12th out of 16 countries in Oceania.

Australia's corruption control rose to 1.78 points in 2023, up from 1.76 points in 2022.

Yearly Historical Data (1996-2023)

(in -2.5 (very unstable) to 2.5 (very stable))
Year Political stability index
2023 0.92
2022 0.98
2021 0.84
2020 0.86
2019 0.92
2018 0.97
2017 0.88
2016 1.03
2015 0.87
2014 1.03
2013 1.03
2012 1
2011 0.94
2010 0.89
2009 0.86
2008 0.95
2007 0.93
2006 0.93
2005 0.89
2004 0.94
2003 0.88
2002 1.19
2000 1.33
1998 1.07
1996 1.4
Australia Political stability index : Definition
Political stability index measures perceptions of the likelihood that the Australia's government will be destabilized or overthrown by unconstitutional or violent means, including politically motivated violence and terrorism. It is reported as a standardized score (from -2.5 = weak to +2.5 = strong).
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Corruption Control 1.78 points 1.76 points 2023