Definition of Political Stability Index

The index of Political Stability and Absence of Violence/Terrorism measures perceptions of the likelihood that the government will be destabilized or overthrown by unconstitutional or violent means, including politically-motivated violence and terrorism. The index is an average of several other indexes from the Economist Intelligence Unit, the World Economic Forum, and the Political Risk Services, among others.

Related Indicators

• Political Rights Index
• Uneven Economic Development Index
• Government Effectiveness Index
• State Legitimacy Index
• Fiscal Freedom Index