Iceland: Factionalized elites index

The latest value from 2024 is 1.8 index points, unchanged from 1.8 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 6.63 index points, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Iceland from 2007 to 2024 is 1.71 index points. The minimum value, 0.8 index points, was reached in 2007 while the maximum of 2 index points was recorded in 2009. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: The Factionalized elites indicator considers the fragmentation of state institutions along ethnic, class, clan, racial or religious lines, as well as and brinksmanship and gridlock between ruling elites. The higher the value, the more fragmented are the institutions in the country.