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🇨🇾Cyprus Political Stability: 60.4/100

Cyprus scores 60.4 out of 100 on the Political Stability Index, rated "Moderate" based on World Bank 2023 Worldwide Governance Indicators across six governance dimensions.

Moderate
Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Composite score is the unweighted average of six governance dimensions, each measured on a 0-100 percentile scale.

Governance Indicators

Voice & Accountability73/100
Regulatory Quality64/100
Government Effectiveness62/100
Rule of Law59/100
Control of Corruption57/100
Political Stability47/100

Governance Profile: Cyprus

World Bank governance: rule of law 59th percentile, corruption control 57th percentile, political stability 47th percentile.

Cyprus's strongest governance dimension is Voice & Accountability at 73/100, placing it in the upper half globally. This indicates relatively strong citizen participation in selecting government, along with freedom of expression, association, and a free media.

The weakest dimension is Political Stability at 47/100. Political instability concerns may affect the overall security environment and long-term predictability.

A moderate spread of 25 points separates the strongest and weakest indicators. This suggests governance strengths in some areas but room for improvement in others. Travelers can generally rely on institutional frameworks, though certain aspects of governance may be less dependable.

Cyprus's moderate governance scores suggest travelers should prepare for some institutional inconsistency. Public services may be unreliable in certain areas, and regulatory enforcement can be uneven. Travel insurance and advance planning are recommended.

The U.S. State Department currently rates Cyprus as Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Elevated advisory levels combined with governance data paint a fuller picture of conditions on the ground that travelers should consider.

AS Governance Comparison

Top governance performers in AS based on the corruption composite ranking (weighted: 60% corruption control, 25% rule of law, 15% government effectiveness).

CountryScore
🇸🇬Singapore94.7
🇭🇰Hong Kong86.6
🇯🇵Japan83.7
🇦🇪United Arab Emirates77.1
🇧🇳Brunei76.1
🇨🇾Cyprus58.3

Common Questions About Cyprus's Political Stability

What is Cyprus's political stability score?+
Cyprus has a composite political stability score of 60.4 out of 100, placing it in the "Moderate" category. This score is the average of six World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators for 2023: Voice & Accountability, Political Stability, Government Effectiveness, Regulatory Quality, Rule of Law, and Control of Corruption.
What do the World Bank governance indicators measure?+
The six indicators come from the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) project. Each measures a different dimension of governance on a 0-100 percentile scale. Voice & Accountability captures perceptions of citizen participation and media freedom. Political Stability measures the likelihood of political instability or violence. Government Effectiveness assesses the quality of public services and policy implementation. Regulatory Quality evaluates the government's ability to formulate sound policies. Rule of Law captures confidence in contract enforcement, property rights, and courts. Control of Corruption measures the extent to which public power is exercised for private gain.
How does Cyprus's stability affect travel safety?+
Governance indicators provide context beyond traditional travel advisories. Cyprus's strongest area is Voice & Accountability (73/100) and its weakest is Political Stability (47/100). Moderate governance means travelers should expect some inconsistency in public services and regulatory enforcement.
How does Cyprus compare to other countries in AS?+
Within AS, Cyprus ranks among 6 peer countries with available governance data. Its composite score of 60.4/100 places it in the lower half of the regional ranking.
When was this data last updated?+
The governance data on this page is from the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators 2023 dataset. The WGI project publishes annual updates covering over 200 countries. This page is refreshed every six hours to incorporate any new data from our sources.

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