Top 10 Most Conservative Countries In Europe (2024)

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Top 10 Most Conservative Countries In Europe. When it comes to conservatism, there are numerous arguments about the context. There is a school of thought that supports or understands conservative as ‘right on the political spectrum’ while some hold the belief of ‘conserving what is good’.  In fact, some even considered conservatism as economic liberalism.

Irrespective of the context, many experts have the belief that the Easternmost and Southeastern-most European countries tend to be more conservative in both aspects of social and economic conservatism.

But which countries are among the top 10 most conservative countries in Europe? They include the following: 

Top 10 Most Conservative Countries In Europe

1. Russia

Also commonly known as the Russian Federation, Russia is a transcontinental country located both in the Eastern part of Europe and the Northern part of Asia. The country is currently the largest country in the World by area, spanning more than one-eighth of the Earth’s inhabited land area. It is also the most populous nation in Europe and the ninth most populous nation on a global view. Currently, there are over 160 different ethnic groups and indigenous people in the country. The country is also known for conserving numerous traditions e.g. that regarding folk music etc over the past years.

2. Ukraine

Another conservative country in Europe is Ukraine. The country is located in the Eastern part of Europe and it is the second-largest country after Russia on the continent. Additionally, it is the 32nd most populous country in the World. It is a known fact that the Ukrainian customs are heavily influenced by Orthodox Christianity. In addition, the culture of the country has also been influenced by its eastern and western neighbors. This is reflected in its architecture, music, and art. Ukraine is known for conserving numerous customs including weaving and embroidery, literature, architecture, and a host of numerous others.

3. Poland

Located in the Central Part of Europe, Poland is among the most conserved countries in Europe. The country has sixteen (16) administrative subdivisions and covers an area of 312,696 square kilometers. The country is known for having a well-developed market and is one of the regional powers in the Central part of the continent. In fact, it has the sixth-largest economy by nominal GDP in the European Union. The country is known for preserving numerous customs including music, art, architecture, literature, and others. The country has over seventy (70) mountains over two thousand (2000) metres (6,600 ft) in elevation all located in the Tatras. 

4. Romania

Romania is another most conserved country in Europe. The country is located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and the Southeastern part of the continent. Romania is currently the largest country in Southeastern Europe and the twelfth largest in the continent. Despite the numerous economic downslide experienced by the country over the past years, Romania is currently coming up regarding her economy and in fact, the country experienced an industrial output growth of 6.5 percent year-on-year in February 2013. Additionally, the country was ranked 52nd out of 190 economies in the ease of doing business according to the World Bank.

5. Lithuania

Located in the Baltic region of Europe, Lithuania is one of the most conserved countries in the continent. The country is a high-income advanced economy with a very high Human Development Index. This implies that there exists a very high standard of living and performs favorably in measurements of civil liberties, democratic governance, peacefulness, and internet freedom. The Lithuanian language is recognized as one of the official languages of the European Union. Some of the preserved customs of the country include literature, architecture, arts and museums, theatre, and numerous others.

6. Belarus

Formerly known as Byelorussia or Belorussia, Belarus is one of the landlocked countries in Europe. The country is well famous for having numerous streams and about 11,000 lakes. Some of the natural resources include peat deposits, small quantities of oil and natural gas, granite, dolomite, marl, chalk, sand, gravel, and clay. Belarus is also known for preserving customs like arts and literature, dress, cuisine, sport, and a host of others. The country was also among the fifty-one (51) founding member states of the United Nations Charter.

7. Latvia

Another most conserved country in Europe is Latvia. The country has been referred to as one of the Baltic States since its independence. The country is a high-income advanced economy and currently ranks as the 39th in the Human Development Index. Some of the most preserved customs in the country include cuisine, arts and literature, sport, and a host of others. The country also has a temperate seasonal climate and the Baltic Sea helps moderate the climate although the country has four distinct seasons and snowy winters.

8. Hungary

Hungary is another country in Europe that is highly conserved. The country is one of those located in the Central part of Europe. With Hungarian being the official language, the country is a medium-sized member state of the European Union. On the Human Development Index, the country ranks 45th owing to its social security system, universal health care, and tuition-free secondary education. The country is also the 13th most popular tourist destination on the continent.

9. Slovakia

Officially the Slovak Republic, Slovakia is a landlocked country located in the Central Part Of Europe. According to experts, the country is also one of the most conservative in Europe. The country is also a high-income advanced economy with a very high Human Development Index. This implies that there is a very high standard of living and the country performs very well in issues like democratic governance, peacefulness, etc.

10. Croatia

Another most conserved country in Europe is one that is located in the Southeast part of Europe and called Croatia. With the economy dominated by service, industrial sectors, and agriculture, the country is considered a high-income country and ranked 46th on the Human Development Index. 

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Depending on the context in which conservatism is based, hence the ranking that will be produced. It should also be noted that the above ranking is not in the order as there are no well-defined factors of determining which country is more conserved.