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🇸🇬Singapore Political Stability: 85.4/100

Singapore scores 85.4 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.

Governance Indicators

Regulatory Quality100/100
Government Effectiveness98/100
Control of Corruption95/100
Rule of Law92/100
Political Stability90/100
Voice & Accountability39/100

Governance Profile: Singapore

World Bank governance: rule of law 92nd percentile, corruption control 95th percentile, political stability 90th percentile.

Singapore's strongest governance dimension is Regulatory Quality at 100/100, placing it in the top quartile globally. This suggests the government can formulate and implement sound regulations that support private sector development.

The weakest dimension is Voice & Accountability at 39/100. Limited voice and accountability suggests constraints on citizen participation, expression, or media freedom.

A wide 61-point gap between the highest and lowest indicators signals deeply uneven governance. Strong performance in Regulatory Quality contrasts sharply with weakness in Voice & Accountability. This kind of imbalance often means that day-to-day experiences can vary dramatically depending on which government functions are involved.

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

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

Common Questions About Singapore's Political Stability

What is Singapore's political stability score?+
Singapore has a composite political stability score of 85.4 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 Singapore's stability affect travel safety?+
Governance indicators provide context beyond traditional travel advisories. Singapore's strongest area is Regulatory Quality (100/100) and its weakest is Voice & Accountability (39/100). Strong governance generally correlates with reliable infrastructure, transparent regulations, and effective emergency services.
How does Singapore compare to other countries in AS?+
Within AS, Singapore ranks among 5 peer countries with available governance data. Its composite score of 85.4/100 places it in the upper 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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