Major Countries Political stability index Ranking (2023)
In 2023, political stability index among major countries was highest in Switzerland at 1.07 points, followed by Japan at 0.95 points and Australia at 0.92 points. The average political stability index across major countries was 0.12 points, the median was 0.32 points, and Russia recorded the lowest political stability index at -1.13 points, according to the World Bank.
Data is available for the period 1996 to 2023 across 20 major countries.
Frequency : Yearly
| Rank | Country | Current Value ↓ | Previous Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.95 points | 1.03 points | 2023 | |
| 2 | 0.92 points | 0.98 points | 2023 | |
| 3 | 0.82 points | 0.78 points | 2023 | |
| 4 | 0.66 points | 0.73 points | 2023 | |
| 5 | 0.61 points | 0.58 points | 2023 | |
| 6 | 0.59 points | 0.63 points | 2023 | |
| 7 | 0.58 points | 0.47 points | 2023 | |
| 8 | 0.51 points | 0.53 points | 2023 | |
| 9 | 0.34 points | 0.39 points | 2023 | |
| 10 | 0.29 points | 0.32 points | 2023 | |
| 11 | 0.03 points | 0.01 points | 2023 | |
| 12 | -0.21 points | -0.36 points | 2023 | |
| 13 | -0.4 points | -0.55 points | 2023 | |
| 14 | -0.41 points | -0.4 points | 2023 | |
| 15 | -0.51 points | -0.45 points | 2023 | |
| 16 | -0.63 points | -0.69 points | 2023 | |
| 17 | -0.64 points | -0.62 points | 2023 | |
| 18 | -1.01 points | -1.03 points | 2023 | |
| 19 | -1.13 points | -1.01 points | 2023 |
Major Countries 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).