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Bulgaria Political stability index

Bulgaria's political stability index rose to 0.34 points in 2023, up from 0.31 points in 2022, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 9.7% (0.03) from the previous year. Bulgaria has political stability index higher than the global median (0.34 points vs median 0.07 points). Compared with the median in Europe, Bulgaria is lower (0.34 points vs regional median 0.59 points) and ranks 33rd out of 46 countries in Europe.

Bulgaria's corruption control fell to -0.14 points in 2023, down from -0.16 points in 2022.

Yearly Historical Data (1996-2023)

(in -2.5 (very unstable) to 2.5 (very stable))
Year Political stability index
2023 0.34
2022 0.31
2021 0.36
2020 0.4
2019 0.56
2018 0.44
2017 0.32
2016 0.07
2015 0.01
2014 0.08
2013 0.17
2012 0.38
2011 0.3
2010 0.36
2009 0.35
2008 0.37
2007 0.36
2006 0.39
2005 0.15
2004 0
2003 0.17
2002 0.47
2000 0.38
1998 0.58
1996 -0.09
Bulgaria Political stability index : Definition
Political stability index measures perceptions of the likelihood that the Bulgaria'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 -0.14 points -0.16 points 2023