Africa Political stability index Ranking (2023)
In 2023, political stability index in Africa was highest in Botswana at 1.04 points, followed by Cape Verde at 0.90 points and Mauritius at 0.78 points. The average political stability index across countries in Africa was -0.71 points, the median was -0.55 points, and Mali recorded the lowest political stability index at -2.73 points, according to the World Bank.
Data is available for the period 1996 to 2023 across 54 countries in Africa.
Frequency : Yearly
| Rank | Country | Current Value ↓ | Previous Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.04 points | 1.07 points | 2023 | |
| 2 | 0.9 points | 0.93 points | 2023 | |
| 3 | 0.78 points | 0.83 points | 2023 | |
| 4 | 0.76 points | 0.76 points | 2023 | |
| 5 | 0.54 points | 0.56 points | 2023 | |
| 6 | 0.44 points | 0.46 points | 2023 | |
| 7 | 0.2 points | 0.16 points | 2023 | |
| 8 | 0.11 points | 0.08 points | 2023 | |
| 9 | 0.02 points | 0.04 points | 2023 | |
| 10 | -0.01 points | 0.04 points | 2023 | |
| 11 | -0.02 points | -0.2 points | 2023 | |
| 12 | -0.05 points | -0.26 points | 2023 | |
| 13 | -0.12 points | -0.27 points | 2023 | |
| 14 | -0.14 points | -0.16 points | 2023 | |
| 15 | -0.23 points | -0.23 points | 2023 | |
| 16 | -0.24 points | -0.24 points | 2023 | |
| 17 | -0.24 points | -0.16 points | 2023 | |
| 18 | -0.24 points | -0.09 points | 2023 | |
| 19 | -0.31 points | -0.29 points | 2023 | |
| 20 | -0.33 points | -0.39 points | 2023 | |
| 21 | -0.34 points | -0.63 points | 2023 | |
| 22 | -0.34 points | 0.06 points | 2023 | |
| 23 | -0.35 points | -0.34 points | 2023 | |
| 24 | -0.36 points | -0.21 points | 2023 | |
| 25 | -0.37 points | -0.36 points | 2023 | |
| 26 | -0.5 points | -0.52 points | 2023 | |
| 27 | -0.52 points | -0.51 points | 2023 | |
| 28 | -0.58 points | -0.65 points | 2023 | |
| 29 | -0.63 points | -0.59 points | 2023 | |
| 30 | -0.63 points | -0.59 points | 2023 | |
| 31 | -0.67 points | -0.68 points | 2023 | |
| 32 | -0.69 points | -0.48 points | 2023 | |
| 33 | -0.7 points | -0.71 points | 2023 | |
| 34 | -0.79 points | -0.96 points | 2023 | |
| 35 | -0.87 points | -0.98 points | 2023 | |
| 36 | -0.88 points | -0.84 points | 2023 | |
| 37 | -0.93 points | -0.89 points | 2023 | |
| 38 | -0.94 points | -0.95 points | 2023 | |
| 39 | -0.95 points | -0.79 points | 2023 | |
| 40 | -1.17 points | -1.19 points | 2023 | |
| 41 | -1.27 points | -1.27 points | 2023 | |
| 42 | -1.4 points | -1.38 points | 2023 | |
| 43 | -1.56 points | -1.47 points | 2023 | |
| 44 | -1.67 points | -1.46 points | 2023 | |
| 45 | -1.77 points | -1.78 points | 2023 | |
| 46 | -1.97 points | -2.07 points | 2023 | |
| 47 | -2.04 points | -1.82 points | 2023 | |
| 48 | -2.04 points | -1.98 points | 2023 | |
| 49 | -2.17 points | -2.19 points | 2023 | |
| 50 | -2.19 points | -2.21 points | 2023 | |
| 51 | -2.2 points | -2.21 points | 2023 | |
| 52 | -2.38 points | -2.43 points | 2023 | |
| 53 | -2.47 points | -2.08 points | 2023 | |
| 54 | -2.73 points | -2.56 points | 2023 |
Africa Political stability index Ranking (2023) : Definition
Political stability index measures perceptions of the likelihood that the 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).