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Madagascar’s Political Stability

#188 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)
-0.69 index
Year-over-year
-0.21 index
Change since start (1996→2023)
-0.91 index

Key insights

  • From 1996 to 2023, Political Stability changed by -0.91 index.
  • Most recent year-over-year change (2022→2023): -0.21 index.
  • Lowest level: -0.98 index in 2010.
  • Highest level: 0.62 index in 2003.

Political Stability Chart (1996–2023)

*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries

Political Stability Table (1996–2023)

Political Stability — Madagascar
Year Political Stability
1996 0.22 index
1998 0.20 index
2000 0.16 index
2002 -0.23 index
2003 0.62 index
2004 0.25 index
2005 -0.02 index
2006 0.19 index
2007 0.09 index
2008 -0.47 index
2009 -0.73 index
2010 -0.98 index
2011 -0.71 index
2012 -0.54 index
2013 -0.66 index
2014 -0.56 index
2015 -0.43 index
2016 -0.29 index
2017 -0.30 index
2018 -0.58 index
2019 -0.31 index
2020 -0.51 index
2021 -0.54 index
2022 -0.48 index
2023 -0.69 index

Source: World Bank

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