The following table contains the rating assigned to each country for each year. Where “AAA” is the highest rating for political and social stability and “D” the lowest.
For more information about the methodology implemented to obtain the rating, go to: Methodology.
The following table contains the rating assigned to each region for each year. Where “AAA” is the highest rating for political and social stability and “D” the lowest.
For more information about the methodology implemented to obtain the rating, go to: Methodology.
Category | Definition |
|---|---|
AAA | A country rated ‘AAA’ has the highest rating assigned by GUO. The country´s capacity to maintain political and social stability is extremely strong. |
AA | A country rated ‘AA’ differs from the highest-rated countries only to a small degree. The country´s capacity to maintain political and social stability is very strong. |
A | A country rated ‘A’ is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in political and social circumstances and conditions than countries in higher rated categories. However, the country’s ability to maintain political and social stability remains strong. |
B | A country rated ‘B’ is more vulnerable than countries rated ‘A’, but the country has the capacity to maintain political and social stability. However, if adverse conditions are present stability can be affected. |
C | A country rated ‘C’ is currently very unstable, any event can turn into a social and political crisis. |
D | A country rated ‘D’ is experiencing political and social instabilities. The ‘D’ rating will also be used when presenting countries that fall under the failed state concept. |