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United States Political stability index

The United States' political stability index rose to 0.03 points in 2023, up from 0.01 points in 2022, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 200% (0.02) from the previous year. The United States has political stability index lower than the global median (0.03 points vs median 0.07 points). Compared with the median in Americas, the United States is lower (0.03 points vs regional median 0.38 points) and ranks 27th out of 41 countries in Americas.

The United States' corruption control rose to 1.12 points in 2023, up from 1.1 points in 2022.

Yearly Historical Data (1996-2023)

(in -2.5 (very unstable) to 2.5 (very stable))
Year Political stability index
2023 0.03
2022 0.01
2021 -0.01
2020 -0.03
2019 0.12
2018 0.39
2017 0.26
2016 0.39
2015 0.66
2014 0.58
2013 0.64
2012 0.63
2011 0.59
2010 0.44
2009 0.45
2008 0.58
2007 0.37
2006 0.49
2005 -0.06
2004 -0.23
2003 0.08
2002 0.29
2000 1.08
1998 0.88
1996 0.94
United States Political stability index : Definition
Political stability index measures perceptions of the likelihood that the United States' 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 1.12 points 1.1 points 2023