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United Kingdom Political stability index

The United Kingdom's political stability index fell to 0.51 points in 2023, down from 0.53 points in 2022, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 3.8% (0.02) from the previous year. The United Kingdom has political stability index higher than the global median (0.51 points vs median 0.07 points). Compared with the median in Europe, the United Kingdom is lower (0.51 points vs regional median 0.59 points) and ranks 28th out of 46 countries in Europe.

The United Kingdom's corruption control fell to 1.48 points in 2023, down from 1.62 points in 2022.

Yearly Historical Data (1996-2023)

(in -2.5 (very unstable) to 2.5 (very stable))
Year Political stability index
2023 0.51
2022 0.53
2021 0.49
2020 0.48
2019 0.53
2018 0.08
2017 0.38
2016 0.35
2015 0.5
2014 0.42
2013 0.49
2012 0.4
2011 0.35
2010 0.41
2009 0.12
2008 0.49
2007 0.57
2006 0.67
2005 0.12
2004 0.14
2003 0.27
2002 0.67
2000 1.03
1998 0.93
1996 0.98
United Kingdom Political stability index : Definition
Political stability index measures perceptions of the likelihood that the United Kingdom'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 1.48 points 1.62 points 2023