🇲🇰North Macedonia Political Stability: 39.1/100
North Macedonia scores 39.1 out of 100 on the Political Stability Index, rated "Weak" based on World Bank 2023 Worldwide Governance Indicators across six governance dimensions.
Composite score is the unweighted average of six governance dimensions, each measured on a 0-100 percentile scale.
Governance Indicators
Governance Profile: North Macedonia
World Bank governance: rule of law 37th percentile, corruption control 28th percentile, political stability 40th percentile.
North Macedonia's strongest governance dimension is Regulatory Quality at 52/100, placing it in the upper half globally. This suggests the government can formulate and implement sound regulations that support private sector development.
The weakest dimension is Control of Corruption at 28/100. Corruption remains a significant governance challenge, potentially affecting everyday interactions with government institutions.
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.
Weak governance indicators for North Macedonia mean travelers should exercise heightened caution. Government services may be limited or unreliable, corruption can affect interactions with officials, and legal protections may not function as expected. Thorough preparation and situational awareness are essential.
The U.S. State Department currently rates North Macedonia 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).
| Country | Score |
|---|---|
| 🇩🇰Denmark | 96.6 |
| 🇫🇮Finland | 95.2 |
| 🇳🇴Norway | 93.9 |
| 🇨🇭Switzerland | 93.8 |
| 🇱🇺Luxembourg | 92.9 |
| 🇲🇰North Macedonia | 31 |
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