List of countries by Fragile States Index

Common indicators include a state whose central government is so weak or ineffective that it has little practical control over much of its territory; non-provision of public services; widespread corruption and criminality; refugees and involuntary movement of populations; and sharp economic decline.

The list has been cited by journalists and academics in making broad comparative points about countries or regions.

[2][3] The report uses 12 factors to determine the rating for each nation, including security threats, economic implosion, human rights violations and refugee flows.

[4] The table below shows the FSI for 2024,[5] with comparisons of each country's current score to previous years' indices.

[6] A higher score (with a maximum of 120) indicates a weaker, more vulnerable, or more fragile situation in the country.

Countries according to the 2023 Fragile States Index
Failed state
High alert
Alert
High warning
Elevated warning
Warning
Less stable
Stable
More stable
Sustainable
Very sustainable
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