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Madagascar Political stability index

Madagascar's political stability index rose to -0.69 points in 2023, up from -0.48 points in 2022, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 43.7% (0.21) from the previous year. Madagascar has political stability index lower than the global median (-0.69 points vs median 0.07 points). Compared with the median in Africa, Madagascar is lower (-0.69 points vs regional median -0.55 points) and ranks 32nd out of 54 countries in Africa.

Madagascar's corruption control rose to -1 points in 2023, up from -0.97 points in 2022.

Yearly Historical Data (1996-2023)

(in -2.5 (very unstable) to 2.5 (very stable))
Year Political stability index
2023 -0.69
2022 -0.48
2021 -0.54
2020 -0.51
2019 -0.31
2018 -0.58
2017 -0.3
2016 -0.29
2015 -0.43
2014 -0.56
2013 -0.66
2012 -0.54
2011 -0.71
2010 -0.98
2009 -0.73
2008 -0.47
2007 0.09
2006 0.19
2005 -0.02
2004 0.25
2003 0.62
2002 -0.23
2000 0.16
1998 0.2
1996 0.22
Madagascar Political stability index : Definition
Political stability index measures perceptions of the likelihood that the Madagascar'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 points -0.97 points 2023