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Iceland Political stability index

Iceland's political stability index fell to 1.21 points in 2023, down from 1.25 points in 2022, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 3.2% (0.04) from the previous year. Iceland has the 10th highest political stability index. Within Europe, it ranks 3rd out of 46 countries.

Iceland's corruption control fell to 1.55 points in 2023, down from 1.57 points in 2022.

Yearly Historical Data (1996-2023)

(in -2.5 (very unstable) to 2.5 (very stable))
Year Political stability index
2023 1.21
2022 1.25
2021 1.37
2020 1.38
2019 1.62
2018 1.39
2017 1.34
2016 1.35
2015 1.3
2014 1.25
2013 1.29
2012 1.25
2011 1.24
2010 1.02
2009 1.19
2008 1.22
2007 1.49
2006 1.45
2005 1.44
2004 1.46
2003 1.52
2002 1.62
2000 1.58
1998 1.38
1996 1.33
Iceland Political stability index : Definition
Political stability index measures perceptions of the likelihood that the Iceland'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 1.55 points 1.57 points 2023