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Costa Rica Political stability index

Costa Rica's political stability index rose to 0.98 points in 2023, up from 0.96 points in 2022, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 2.1% (0.02) from the previous year. Costa Rica has political stability index higher than the global median (0.98 points vs median 0.07 points). Compared with the median in Americas, Costa Rica is higher (0.98 points vs regional median 0.38 points) and ranks 11th out of 41 countries in Americas.

Costa Rica's corruption control rose to 0.65 points in 2023, up from 0.47 points in 2022.

Yearly Historical Data (1996-2023)

(in -2.5 (very unstable) to 2.5 (very stable))
Year Political stability index
2023 0.98
2022 0.96
2021 0.86
2020 0.75
2019 0.43
2018 0.45
2017 0.6
2016 0.65
2015 0.67
2014 0.58
2013 0.68
2012 0.64
2011 0.51
2010 0.69
2009 0.59
2008 0.36
2007 0.58
2006 0.74
2005 0.71
2004 0.63
2003 0.6
2002 1.07
2000 0.87
1998 0.9
1996 0.75
Costa Rica Political stability index : Definition
Political stability index measures perceptions of the likelihood that the Costa Rica'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 0.65 points 0.47 points 2023