Throughout the world, the political landscape varies significantly with a wide spectrum of governing philosophies. Among these are countries that align strongly with conservative ideals, characterized by a preference for maintaining tradition, resisting rapid change, and a generally high degree of religious observance. But what nations are the most conservative on a global scale? Employing a 'Conservative Ranking' that weighs factors such as national policies, societal norms, and religious adherence, we have compiled a list of nations that lead in conservative social and political behaviors.
At the very top of the list, we have Yemen, a nation characterized by deeply rooted Islamic traditions, ranked as the most conservative country. Coming in second is the country of Mali. Mali's conservative values are largely influenced by its cultural norms, religious traditions, and populace's projection of a desire for minimal change. Next, we have Iran, ranked as the third most conservative country. Iran's conservative values are tightly wound with its stringent adherence to Islamic law and traditions, resulting in an often rigid societal structure and a prevalent resistance to drastic reforms. Pakistan holds the fourth position in this conservative hierarchy. Ranked fifth is Chad, where allegiance to cultural traditions and religious faith deeply informs the general public's conservative stance. Egypt and Saudi Arabia are sixth and seventh, and their respective conservative rankings are also heavily influenced by strong religious ideals, particularly within the realm of Islamic law or Sharia. The eighth most conservative country is Lebanon. The kingdom of Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, is the ninth on the list. As one of the world's last remaining absolute monarchies, this nation's traditional customs and practices play an influential role in its conservative positioning. Rounding out the top ten is Ethiopia, where conservatism is informed by a mix of religious, cultural, and historical factors which uphold traditional societal norms. 10 Most conservative countries are:
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24
#24
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12
#12
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13
#13
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23
#23
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18
#18
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17
#17
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5
#5
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6
#6
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9
#9
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10
#10
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21
#21
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3
#3
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16
#16
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14
#14
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8
#8
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15
#15
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2
#2
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20
#20
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11
#11
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22
#22
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4
#4
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7
#7
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25
#25
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19
#19
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1
#1
Region ↕ | Conservative Ranking ↕ |
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Algeria | 24 |
Angola | 12 |
Bangladesh | 13 |
Benin | 23 |
Burkina Faso | 18 |
Cambodia | 17 |
Chad | 5 |
Egypt | 6 |
Eswatini | 9 |
Ethiopia | 10 |
India | 21 |
Iran | 3 |
Jordan | 16 |
Kuwait | 14 |
Lebanon | 8 |
Liberia | 15 |
Mali | 2 |
Morocco | 20 |
Nepal | 11 |
Nigeria | 22 |
Pakistan | 4 |
Saudi Arabia | 7 |
Sri Lanka | 25 |
Turkey | 19 |
Yemen | 1 |