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Portugal Political stability index

Portugal's political stability index fell to 0.71 points in 2023, down from 0.8 points in 2022, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 11.3% (0.09) from the previous year. Portugal has political stability index higher than the global median (0.71 points vs median 0.07 points). Compared with the median in Europe, Portugal is higher (0.71 points vs regional median 0.59 points) and ranks 19th out of 46 countries in Europe.

Portugal's corruption control fell to 0.7 points in 2023, down from 0.73 points in 2022.

Yearly Historical Data (1996-2023)

(in -2.5 (very unstable) to 2.5 (very stable))
Year Political stability index
2023 0.71
2022 0.8
2021 0.94
2020 1.01
2019 1.05
2018 1.12
2017 1.11
2016 0.96
2015 0.9
2014 0.81
2013 0.75
2012 0.78
2011 0.74
2010 0.72
2009 0.79
2008 0.99
2007 0.82
2006 0.95
2005 1.02
2004 0.97
2003 1.29
2002 1.44
2000 1.39
1998 1.37
1996 1.29
Portugal Political stability index : Definition
Political stability index measures perceptions of the likelihood that the Portugal'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 0.7 points 0.73 points 2023