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Afghanistan Government Effectiveness

Government Effectiveness  GE.EST

-2.22 −0.23 (-11.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #201 Global Peak -0.95 (2004) Source World Bank WGI

Afghanistan Government Effectiveness (1996–2025)

Overview

Afghanistan's government effectiveness stood at -2.22 in 2025, a decline of +0.23 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -2.22 by 2025. Afghanistan ranked 201st globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Effectiveness YoY change Rank
2026* trend -2.34 - -
2025* trend -2.22 - -
2025 -2.22 −0.23 #201
2023 -1.99 −0.11 #200
2022 -1.88 −0.21 #199
2021 -1.67 −0.06 #193
2020 -1.61 −0.09 #193
2019 -1.52 −0.02 #190
2018 -1.50 −0.12 #189
2017 -1.39 −0.10 #189
2016 -1.29 +0.11 #187
2015 -1.40 −0.04 #189
2014 -1.36 +0.04 #186
2013 -1.40 −0.03 #188
2012 -1.38 +0.10 #189
2011 -1.47 +0.00 #191
2010 -1.48 +0.03 #192
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 13.7% GDP growth -6.2% Unemployment 14.1%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Afghanistan's government effectiveness?

Afghanistan's government effectiveness was -2.22 in 2025. Ranked 201st globally. This represents a 11.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government effectiveness in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan's government effectiveness peaked at -0.95 in 2004.

What was the lowest government effectiveness in Afghanistan?

The lowest government effectiveness in Afghanistan was -2.22 in 2025.

How does Afghanistan rank in government effectiveness?

Afghanistan ranks 201st globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government effectiveness?

The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.

What is the projected government effectiveness of Afghanistan in 2025?

Afghanistan's government effectiveness is projected to reach -2.22 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government effectiveness of Afghanistan in 2025?

The government effectiveness of Afghanistan in 2025 was -2.22. This ranks 201st in the world.

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