๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บLuxembourg Political Stability: 89/100

Luxembourg scores 89 out of 100 on the Political Stability Index, rated "Very Stable" based on World Bank 2023 Worldwide Governance Indicators across six governance dimensions.

Very Stable
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

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

Luxembourg is one of Europe's smallest countries, covering about 2,586 square kilometers. It is bordered by Germany to the east, France to the south, and Belgium to the west and north. The northern region, known as ร‰islek, features hills and low mountains, while the southern part, Guttland, is more densely populated and industrialized. The country has an oceanic climate with warm summers and cool winters, experiencing high levels of precipitation, especially in late summer.

The population of Luxembourg is approximately 681,973, with 47% being foreign nationals. The largest foreign groups are Portuguese (13.2%), French (7.2%), and Italians (3.7%). Luxembourgish is the national language, while French and German are used in administration, making the country largely multilingual.

Governance Indicators

Voice & Accountability94/100
Control of Corruption94/100
Regulatory Quality93/100
Government Effectiveness92/100
Rule of Law92/100
Political Stability70/100

Governance Profile: Luxembourg

World Bank governance: rule of law 92nd percentile, corruption control 94th percentile, political stability 70th percentile.

Luxembourg's strongest governance dimension is Voice & Accountability at 94/100, placing it in the top quartile 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 70/100. Political instability concerns may affect the overall security environment and long-term predictability.

A moderate spread of 24 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.

For travelers, Luxembourg's strong governance indicators translate to reliable public services, transparent regulations, and effective rule of law. Visitors can expect well-maintained infrastructure, responsive emergency services, and clear legal protections.

The U.S. State Department currently rates Luxembourg as Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). This aligns with a governance profile that, while not without challenges, provides a baseline of institutional functioning.

EU Governance Comparison

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

CountryScore
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐDenmark96.6
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎFinland95.2
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ดNorway93.9
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญSwitzerland93.8
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บLuxembourg92.9

Common Questions About Luxembourg's Political Stability

What is Luxembourg's political stability score?+
Luxembourg has a composite political stability score of 89 out of 100, placing it in the "Very Stable" 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 Luxembourg's stability affect travel safety?+
Governance indicators provide context beyond traditional travel advisories. Luxembourg's strongest area is Voice & Accountability (94/100) and its weakest is Political Stability (70/100). Strong governance generally correlates with reliable infrastructure, transparent regulations, and effective emergency services.
How does Luxembourg compare to other countries in EU?+
Within EU, Luxembourg ranks among 5 peer countries with available governance data. Its composite score of 89/100 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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