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🇱🇨Saint Lucia Political Stability: 53.3/100

Saint Lucia scores 53.3 out of 100 on the Political Stability Index, rated "Moderate" based on World Bank 2023 Worldwide Governance Indicators across six governance dimensions.

Moderate
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

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

Saint Lucia is a volcanic island located at latitude 14° N and longitude 61° W, covering an area of 617 square kilometers. The island is mountainous, with its highest point being Mount Gimie at 950 meters, and features the famous Pitons and the world's only drive-in volcano, the Sulphur Springs. The climate is tropical rainforest, with a dry season from December to May and a wet season from June to November.

Saint Lucia has a population of 165,595 as of the 2010 census, with a median age of 33.1 years. The majority of residents are of African descent (85.3%), and English is the official language, while Saint Lucian French Creole is widely spoken. The predominant religion is Christianity, with 50.6% identifying as Catholic.

Governance Indicators

Political Stability64/100
Voice & Accountability62/100
Control of Corruption59/100
Rule of Law55/100
Regulatory Quality50/100
Government Effectiveness29/100

Governance Profile: Saint Lucia

World Bank governance: rule of law 55th percentile, corruption control 59th percentile, political stability 64th percentile.

Saint Lucia's strongest governance dimension is Political Stability at 64/100, placing it in the upper half globally. This reflects a relatively low likelihood of politically motivated violence or instability.

The weakest dimension is Government Effectiveness at 29/100. Limited government effectiveness can mean inconsistent public services and gaps in policy implementation.

A notable 35-point gap between Political Stability and Government Effectiveness reveals uneven governance. Some institutions function well while others lag significantly. Travelers should be aware that the quality of government services and protections may vary depending on the context.

Saint Lucia'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 Saint Lucia as Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). This aligns with a governance profile that, while not without challenges, provides a baseline of institutional functioning.

NA Governance Comparison

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

CountryScore
🇨🇦Canada87.2
🇺🇸United States79.6
🇧🇧Barbados68.9
🇬🇱Greenland68.1
🇧🇸Bahamas65.8
🇱🇨Saint Lucia53.4

Common Questions About Saint Lucia's Political Stability

What is Saint Lucia's political stability score?+
Saint Lucia has a composite political stability score of 53.3 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 Saint Lucia's stability affect travel safety?+
Governance indicators provide context beyond traditional travel advisories. Saint Lucia's strongest area is Political Stability (64/100) and its weakest is Government Effectiveness (29/100). Moderate governance means travelers should expect some inconsistency in public services and regulatory enforcement.
How does Saint Lucia compare to other countries in NA?+
Within NA, Saint Lucia ranks among 6 peer countries with available governance data. Its composite score of 53.3/100 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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