Somalia’s Political Stability
#51 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)
-2.38 index
Year-over-year
+0.05 index
Change since start (1996→2023)
+0.13 index
Key insights
- From 1996 to 2023, Political Stability changed by +0.13 index.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2022→2023): +0.05 index.
- Lowest level: -3.31 index in 2009.
- Highest level: -1.95 index in 2000.
Political Stability Chart (1996–2023)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
Political Stability Table (1996–2023)
| Year | Political Stability |
|---|---|
| 1996 | -2.51 index |
| 1998 | -2.14 index |
| 2000 | -1.95 index |
| 2002 | -2.37 index |
| 2003 | -2.57 index |
| 2004 | -2.88 index |
| 2005 | -2.71 index |
| 2006 | -2.75 index |
| 2007 | -3.23 index |
| 2008 | -3.28 index |
| 2009 | -3.31 index |
| 2010 | -3.13 index |
| 2011 | -3.08 index |
| 2012 | -2.86 index |
| 2013 | -2.76 index |
| 2014 | -2.52 index |
| 2015 | -2.37 index |
| 2016 | -2.35 index |
| 2017 | -2.25 index |
| 2018 | -2.25 index |
| 2019 | -2.39 index |
| 2020 | -2.58 index |
| 2021 | -2.73 index |
| 2022 | -2.43 index |
| 2023 | -2.38 index |
Source: World Bank