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    Political Stability and Absence of Violence

    Assesses the likelihood that a government will be destabilized or overthrown by unconstitutional or violent means, including politically-motivated violence and terrorism. This indicator is crucial for understanding the overall stability of a country’s governance and its implications for various various sectors, including economic development, investment, and environmental conservation.

    Political stability is vital for effective conservation efforts as it facilitates the long-term planning and implementation of environmental policies and projects. Stable governments are more likely to enforce conservation laws consistently, engage in international environmental agreements, and invest in sustainable development. Conversely, political instability can lead to a lack of focus on environmental issues, reduced enforcement of environmental regulations, and can make countries vulnerable to exploitative practices that harm biodiversity. Thus, political stability not only supports a conducive environment for economic growth but also ensures the continuity and efficacy of conservation initiatives.

    The higher the score, the better the country ranks for this parameter.

    The table is sorted from the highest score to the lowest:

    Rank Country Score Change
    1
    Singapore    		 90 N/A
    1
    Uruguay    		 90 N/A
    3
    Antigua and Barbuda    		 70 N/A
    3
    Australia    		 70 N/A
    3
    Austria    		 70 N/A
    3
    Bahamas    		 70 N/A
    3
    Barbados    		 70 N/A
    3
    Belgium    		 70 N/A
    3
    Bhutan    		 70 N/A
    3
    Botswana    		 70 N/A
    3
    Brunei    		 70 N/A
    3
    Canada    		 70 N/A
    3
    Cabo Verde    		 70 N/A
    3
    Costa Rica    		 70 N/A
    3
    Croatia    		 70 N/A
    3
    Cuba    		 70 N/A
    3
    Czech republic    		 70 N/A
    3
    Denmark    		 70 N/A
    3
    Dominica    		 70 N/A
    3
    Estonia    		 70 N/A
    3
    Fiji    		 70 N/A
    3
    Finland    		 70 N/A
    3
    Germany    		 70 N/A
    3
    Grenada    		 70 N/A
    3
    Hungary    		 70 N/A
    3
    Iceland    		 70 N/A
    3
    Ireland    		 70 N/A
    3
    Japan    		 70 N/A
    3
    Kiribati    		 70 N/A
    3
    Laos    		 70 N/A
    3
    Latvia    		 70 N/A
    3
    Lithuania    		 70 N/A
    3
    Luxembourg    		 70 N/A
    3
    Maldives    		 70 N/A
    3
    Malta    		 70 N/A
    3
    Marshall Islands    		 70 N/A
    3
    Mauritius    		 70 N/A
    3
    Micronesia    		 70 N/A
    3
    Mongolia    		 70 N/A
    3
    Montenegro    		 70 N/A
    3
    Morocco    		 70 N/A
    3
    Namibia    		 70 N/A
    3
    Netherlands    		 70 N/A
    3
    New Zealand    		 70 N/A
    3
    Norway    		 70 N/A
    3
    Oman    		 70 N/A
    3
    Poland    		 70 N/A
    3
    Portugal    		 70 N/A
    3
    Qatar    		 70 N/A
    3
    Romania    		 70 N/A
    3
    Saint Lucia    		 70 N/A
    3
    Sao Tome and Principe    		 70 N/A
    3
    Samoa    		 70 N/A
    3
    St. Vincent and the Grenadines    		 70 N/A
    3
    Seychelles    		 70 N/A
    3
    Slovenia    		 70 N/A
    3
    South Korea    		 70 N/A
    3
    Sweden    		 70 N/A
    3
    Switzerland    		 70 N/A
    3
    Taiwan    		 70 N/A
    3
    Tonga    		 70 N/A
    3
    United Arab Emirates    		 70 N/A
    3
    United Kingdom    		 70 N/A
    3
    Vanuatu    		 70 N/A
    63
    Albania    		 50 N/A
    63
    Argentina    		 50 N/A
    63
    Bahrain    		 50 N/A
    63
    Belize    		 50 N/A
    63
    Benin    		 50 N/A
    63
    Bolivia    		 50 N/A
    63
    Bosnia and Herz.    		 50 N/A
    63
    Brazil    		 50 N/A
    63
    Bulgaria    		 50 N/A
    63
    Cambodia    		 50 N/A
    63
    Chile    		 50 N/A
    63
    China    		 50 N/A
    63
    Comoros    		 50 N/A
    63
    Cyprus    		 50 N/A
    63
    Dominican Republic    		 50 N/A
    63
    East Timor    		 50 N/A
    63
    Ecuador    		 50 N/A
    63
    Eswatini    		 50 N/A
    63
    France    		 50 N/A
    63
    Gabon    		 50 N/A
    63
    Gambia    		 50 N/A
    63
    Georgia    		 50 N/A
    63
    Ghana    		 50 N/A
    63
    Greece    		 50 N/A
    63
    Guatemala    		 50 N/A
    63
    Guinea-Bissau    		 50 N/A
    63
    Guyana    		 50 N/A
    63
    Indonesia    		 50 N/A
    63 Italy 50 N/A
    63
    Jamaica    		 50 N/A
    63
    Jordan    		 50 N/A
    63
    Kazakhstan    		 50 N/A
    63
    Kuwait    		 50 N/A
    63
    Malawi    		 50 N/A
    63
    Malaysia    		 50 N/A
    63
    Nepal    		 50 N/A
    63
    Nicaragua    		 50 N/A
    63
    North Macedonia    		 50 N/A
    63
    Panama    		 50 N/A
    63
    Paraguay    		 50 N/A
    63
    Peru    		 50 N/A
    63
    Congo    		 50 N/A
    63
    Rwanda    		 50 N/A
    63
    Saudi Arabia    		 50 N/A
    63
    Senegal    		 50 N/A
    63
    Serbia    		 50 N/A
    63
    Sierra Leone    		 50 N/A
    63
    Slovakia    		 50 N/A
    63
    Spain    		 50 N/A
    63
    Sudan    		 50 N/A
    63
    Suriname    		 50 N/A
    63
    Tanzania    		 50 N/A
    63
    Thailand    		 50 N/A
    63
    Trinidad and Tobago    		 50 N/A
    63
    Turkmenistan    		 50 N/A
    63
    United States    		 50 N/A
    63
    Uzbekistan    		 50 N/A
    63
    Vietnam    		 50 N/A
    63
    Zambia    		 50 N/A
    124
    Algeria    		 30 N/A
    124
    Angola    		 30 N/A
    124
    Armenia    		 30 N/A
    124
    Azerbaijan    		 30 N/A
    124
    Bangladesh    		 30 N/A
    124
    Belarus    		 30 N/A
    124
    Burundi    		 30 N/A
    124
    Cameroon    		 30 N/A
    124
    Colombia    		 30 N/A
    124
    Djibouti    		 30 N/A
    124
    Egypt    		 30 N/A
    124
    Eritrea    		 30 N/A
    124
    Guinea    		 30 N/A
    124
    Haiti    		 30 N/A
    124
    Honduras    		 30 N/A
    124
    India    		 30 N/A
    124
    Israel    		 30 N/A
    124
    Kenya    		 30 N/A
    124
    Kyrgyztan    		 30 N/A
    124
    Liberia    		 30 N/A
    124
    Madagascar    		 30 N/A
    124
    Mauritania    		 30 N/A
    124
    Mexico    		 30 N/A
    124
    Moldova    		 30 N/A
    124
    Mozambique    		 30 N/A
    124
    Papua New Guinea    		 30 N/A
    124
    Philippines    		 30 N/A
    124
    Russia    		 30 N/A
    124
    South Africa    		 30 N/A
    124
    Sri Lanka    		 30 N/A
    124
    Tajikistan    		 30 N/A
    124
    Togo    		 30 N/A
    124
    Tunisia    		 30 N/A
    124
    Turkey    		 30 N/A
    124
    Uganda    		 30 N/A
    124
    Venezuela    		 30 N/A
    124
    Zimbabwe    		 30 N/A
    161
    Burkina Faso    		 10 N/A
    161
    Central Af. Rep.    		 10 N/A
    161
    Chad    		 10 N/A
    161
    DR Congo    		 10 N/A
    161
    Ethiopia    		 10 N/A
    161
    Iran    		 10 N/A
    161
    Lebanon    		 10 N/A
    161
    Myanmar    		 10 N/A
    161
    Niger    		 10 N/A
    161
    Nigeria    		 10 N/A
    161
    Pakistan    		 10 N/A
    161
    Ukraine    		 10 N/A
    173
    Afghanistan    		 0 N/A
    173
    Iraq    		 0 N/A
    173
    Mali    		 0 N/A

    Source and Calculation

    Latest values of each country’s worldwide governance indicators, ranging from -2.5 to 2.5, are sourced from the World Bank Group. A maximum score is awarded to a country that has scored 2.5 on its political stability and absence of violence indicator.

    *Different sources offer varying data, as datasets may be subject to changes due to recent updates and revisions.