The British Crown Dependency of Jersey was ranked as the most politically stable country worldwide in 2023, ahead of the Cayman Islands and Liechtenstein. The Caribbean Islands are known for their favorable conditions for large international companies and wealthy individuals, with no income and fortune tax. Lowest stability in Syria On the other end of the scale, Syria had the lowest political stability. The Middle Eastern-country suffered from a civil war between 2012 and 2024, with the Syrian government battling a range of military groups, including the terrorist organization Islamic State. Fragile State Index Another way of measuring political stability is the Fragile States Index, compiled annually by the Fund for Peace. In 2024, Somalia was ranked as the most fragile state ahead of Sudan. The index measures state fragility on a range of economic, social, and political indicators.

The average for 2023 based on 20 countries was -0.17 points. The highest value was in Costa Rica: 0.98 points and the lowest value was in Haiti: -1.43 points. The indicator is available from 1996 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2024, Norway was considered the world's least fragile state with an index score of **** on a scale from zero to ***, where a higher score suggests the state is more fragile. Finland was ranked as the second most stable country globally, followed by Iceland. Meanwhile, Somalia was ranked as the most fragile state. The Fragile States Index assigns each country a score based on a range of social, economic, and political indicators.

Syria, with a score of minus 2.75, was ranked as the politically least stable country worldwide in 2023 ahead of Iraq and Somalia. The country has been riddled by civil war since 2012, with the Syrian government battling a range of different factions. Syrian Civil War has resulted in large number of refugees The ongoing fighting and resulting instability in Syria has led to 6.2 million people fleeing the country, making it the largest source country of refugees worldwide. Over half of the Syrian refugees today live in neighboring Turkey. Fragile State Index Another way of measuring political stability is the Fragile States Index compiled annually by the Fund for Peace. In 2024, Somalia was ranked as the most fragile state ahead of Sudan. The index measures state fragility on a range of economic, social, and political indicators.

The average for 2023 based on 24 countries was 0.47 points. The highest value was in Aruba: 1.43 points and the lowest value was in Haiti: -1.43 points. The indicator is available from 1996 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2023 based on 47 countries was -0.66 points. The highest value was in Botswana: 1.04 points and the lowest value was in Mali: -2.73 points. The indicator is available from 1996 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Iceland was the most peaceful country in the world in 2025 with an index value of 1.1. Ireland, New Zealand, and Austria followed behind.What is the Global Peace Index? The Global Peace Index is an effort by the Institute for Economics and Peace to measure the degree of peacefulness in countries across the world and rank them accordingly. The first list was created in 2007 and has since then been published annually. The index includes a number of indicators relating to both domestic and international peacefulness. International indicators In regards to international affairs the majority of indicators relate to involvement in military conflict or the efforts of the state in question to resolve conflict and ensure the safety of those affected. For example those states that give more financial support to UN peacekeeping missions are considered to be more peaceful while those who have a higher military expenditure as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) are considered to be less peaceful. The United States never reached the top 20 of the list, in part due to it having a high level of military spending as a percentage of GDP. Domestic factors Domestic indicators focus on both the amount of violence and crime in addition to incarceration rates. Again, the United States fails to reach levels akin to other countries. The country’s incarceration rates are significantly higher than in other OEDC countries. Moreover, the number of deaths from gun violence also contributes to the relatively low peacefulness ranking of the United States.

The average for 2023 based on 11 countries was -0.02 points. The highest value was in Singapore: 1.42 points and the lowest value was in Burma (Myanmar): -2.13 points. The indicator is available from 1996 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

According to the Democracy Index, ****** was deemed the most democratic country in 2024. Countries are given a score from 0 to 10 with scores closer to 10 meaning the country is more democratic. In 2024, ****** scored **** points. New Zealand and Sweden followed behind. On the other hand, *********** was ranked as the least democratic country in the world with an index score of ****. Shrinking democratic space The world saw an increase in the number of democracies during the latter half of the previous century, but the trend has turned since the early 2010s. Democratically elected leaders in countries such as India and Hungary use their power to limit the space for political opposition. However, it is not only recently established democracies that experience democratic decline, but also long-standing democracies. Democratic decline in the U.S. The United States, seen by many as the oldest democracy worldwide, has seen decreasing levels of democracy in recent years. Increasing political polarization, limiting of voting rights, and a lack of trust in political institutions have put the American democracy to a test, and in 2016, the country was degraded from a liberal democracy to a flawed democracy on the Democracy Index.

Country Risk Assessment helps businesses to confidently evaluate global markets by incorporating country evaluation into strategic planning. Analysing trends over time to forecast and proactively plan for potential market shifts.

Country Risk Assessment is an estimate of the average credit risk of a country’s businesses. It is drawn up based on macroeconomic, financial and political data. It offers: - An indication of a country’s potential influence on businesses’ financial commitments. - Insight into the economic and political environment that could impact credit risk.

Dataset Structure and Content: Assessment Coverage: 20 sample companies with country risk evaluations Geographic Diversity: Multiple countries represented via ISO-3166 alpha2 country codes.

Risk Classification System: The dataset employs a standardized A-E rating scale to categorize country risk levels: A1: Very good macroeconomic outlook with stable political context and quality business climate (lowest default probability) A2: Good macroeconomic outlook with generally stable political environment A3: Satisfactory outlook with some potential shortcomings A4: Reasonable default probability with potential economic weaknesses B: Uncertain economic outlook with potential political tensions C: Very uncertain outlook with potential political instability D: Highly uncertain outlook with very unstable political context E: Extremely uncertain outlook with extremely difficult business conditions (highest default probability)

Application Context: This sample demonstrates how country risk assessments can be systematically documented and tracked over time. Each assessment includes comprehensive evaluations of the macroeconomic environment, political stability, and business climate factors that directly influence payment behavior and default probabilities. The dataset structure allows for both current and historical tracking, enabling trend analysis and comparative risk evaluation across different national markets. It serves as a representative example of how comprehensive country risk data can be organized and utilized for strategic business decision-making. Note: This is sample data intended to demonstrate the structure and capabilities of a country risk assessment system.

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The average for 2023 based on 27 countries was 0.63 points. The highest value was in Luxembourg: 1.05 points and the lowest value was in Greece: 0.24 points. The indicator is available from 1996 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

****** was the country least vulnerable to modern slavery in the world, with an index score of one, followed by Finland and Denmark. All countries in the top 20 are stable countries with solid economies, making the risk of modern slavery low. On the other hand, South Sudan was the most vulnerable country.

As of 2023, Egypt was considered the best country in Africa based on its performance in key attributes, namely adventure, agility, cultural influence, entrepreneurship, heritage, movers, open for business, power, social purpose, and quality of life. The country ranked as the 34th best country in the world. In terms of heritage, which measures how a country is culturally accessible, has a rich history, great food, and many cultural and geographical attractions, Egypt was the ******* best country in the world. Furthermore, Morocco and South Africa were the second and third best African countries, placing 40th th and 46th in the global ranking.

Mexico: Political stability index (-2.5 weak; 2.5 strong): The latest value from 2023 is -0.63 points, an increase from -0.69 points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is -0.06 points, based on data from 193 countries. Historically, the average for Mexico from 1996 to 2023 is -0.62 points. The minimum value, -0.93 points, was reached in 1996 while the maximum of -0.06 points was recorded in 2002.

Political Stability and Absence of Violence/Terrorism: Percentile Rank, Upper Bound of 90% Confidence Interval in Brazil was reported at 43.13 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Brazil - Political Stability and Absence of Violence/Terrorism: Percentile Rank, Upper Bound of 90% Confidence Interval - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

The Global Peace Index reflects the level of safety in different countries. This ranking was developed by an international group of researchers from the Institute for Economics and Peace in collaboration with the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Sydney.

The average for 2023 based on 193 countries was -0.03 points. The highest value was in Singapore: 2.31 points and the lowest value was in North Korea: -2.39 points. The indicator is available from 1996 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Countries with the highest speeds demonstrate examples of efficient infrastructure and investment in digital technologies, providing their citizens with fast and stable internet. In contrast, countries with low speeds face numerous challenges, especially economic ones.

The average for 2024 based on 175 countries was 5.42 index points. The highest value was in Iran: 10 index points and the lowest value was in Iceland: 0.2 index points. The indicator is available from 2007 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

This dataset provides values for GDP reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.