Botswana’s Political Stability
#140 of 193 in the Political Stability progress rankings
The Political Stability and Absence of Violence Index ranges from -2.5 to 2.5, assessing the likelihood of political instability or violence, including terrorism, in a country (higher is better).
Latest (2023)
1.04 index
Year-over-year
-0.03 index
Change since start (1996→2023)
+0.02 index
Key insights
- From 1996 to 2023, Political Stability changed by +0.02 index.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2022→2023): -0.03 index.
- Lowest level: 0.87 index in 2002.
- Highest level: 1.10 index in 2003.
Political Stability Chart (1996–2023)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
Political Stability Table (1996–2023)
| Year | Political Stability |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1.02 index |
| 1998 | 0.96 index |
| 2000 | 1.07 index |
| 2002 | 0.87 index |
| 2003 | 1.10 index |
| 2004 | 0.92 index |
| 2005 | 1.06 index |
| 2006 | 1.02 index |
| 2007 | 1.06 index |
| 2008 | 1.03 index |
| 2009 | 0.95 index |
| 2010 | 0.99 index |
| 2011 | 1.06 index |
| 2012 | 1.10 index |
| 2013 | 1.10 index |
| 2014 | 1.01 index |
| 2015 | 1.03 index |
| 2016 | 0.98 index |
| 2017 | 1.01 index |
| 2018 | 0.96 index |
| 2019 | 1.10 index |
| 2020 | 1.01 index |
| 2021 | 1.04 index |
| 2022 | 1.07 index |
| 2023 | 1.04 index |
Source: World Bank