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Yemen Political stability index

Yemen's political stability index rose to -2.56 points in 2023, up from -2.46 points in 2022, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 4.1% (0.1) from the previous year. Yemen has the 3rd lowest political stability index. Other bottom countries are Syria, Mali, Afghanistan and Sudan.

Yemen's corruption control fell to -1.65 points in 2023, down from -1.68 points in 2022.

Yearly Historical Data (1996-2023)

(in -2.5 (very unstable) to 2.5 (very stable))
Year Political stability index
2023 -2.56
2022 -2.46
2021 -2.58
2020 -2.65
2019 -2.77
2018 -3
2017 -2.93
2016 -2.78
2015 -2.67
2014 -2.67
2013 -2.37
2012 -2.43
2011 -2.43
2010 -2.42
2009 -2.33
2008 -2.01
2007 -1.59
2006 -1.35
2005 -1.44
2004 -1.55
2003 -1.48
2002 -1.31
2000 -1.15
1998 -1.19
1996 -1.31
Yemen Political stability index : Definition
Political stability index measures perceptions of the likelihood that the Yemen'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 -1.65 points -1.68 points 2023