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Cape Verde Political stability index

Cape Verde's political stability index fell to 0.9 points in 2023, down from 0.93 points in 2022, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 3.2% (0.03) from the previous year. Cape Verde has political stability index higher than the global median (0.90 points vs median 0.07 points). Compared with the median in Africa, Cape Verde is higher (0.90 points vs regional median -0.55 points) and ranks 2nd out of 54 countries in Africa.

Cape Verde's corruption control rose to 0.98 points in 2023, up from 0.96 points in 2022.

Yearly Historical Data (1996-2023)

(in -2.5 (very unstable) to 2.5 (very stable))
Year Political stability index
2023 0.9
2022 0.93
2021 0.89
2020 0.87
2019 0.86
2018 0.83
2017 0.76
2016 0.87
2015 0.86
2014 0.35
2013 0.78
2012 0.81
2011 0.72
2010 0.84
2009 0.82
2008 0.81
2007 0.88
2006 0.96
2005 0.75
2004 1.04
2003 0.92
2002 0.73
2000 1.22
1998 1.11
1996 1.04
Cape Verde Political stability index : Definition
Political stability index measures perceptions of the likelihood that the Cape Verde'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 0.98 points 0.96 points 2023