Cyprus: Political globalization

The latest value from 2022 is 68.18 points, an increase from 68 points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 63.95 points, based on data from 190 countries. Historically, the average for Cyprus from 1970 to 2022 is 57.21 points. The minimum value, 33.8 points, was reached in 1970 while the maximum of 79.41 points was recorded in 2014. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The KOF Political Globalization Index for Cyprus and other countries measures the number of embassies and high commissions in Cyprus; the number of international organizations to which it is a member; and the number of UN peace missions Cyprus participates in. Also included are the number of treaties signed between Cyprus and other countries since 1945.

Definition: The degree of political globalization is determined by the number of embassies and high commissions in a country, the number of international organizations to which the country is a member, the number of UN peace missions a country participated in, and the number of treaties signed between two or more states. More information and the original data can be obtained here.