Afghanistan Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Afghanistan's government effectiveness was -2.22 in 2025, ranked 201st globally. This represents a 11.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
Afghanistan's government effectiveness has remained consistently low over a twenty-six year period, reflecting deep institutional instability. The indicator started at -2.18 in 1996 before reaching an all-time peak of -0.95 in 2004, a period marked by significant international intervention and state-building efforts. However, this progress reversed over subsequent decades, leading to an all-time trough of -2.22 in 2025. This latest value places Afghanistan as the 201st ranked nation globally, positioning its administrative capacity similarly to the Republic of Yemen, which recorded -2.21. The current score underscores a systemic failure to provide basic public services and maintain a functional bureaucracy. The trajectory suggests a prolonged period of fragility where government effectiveness remains severely constrained. Future improvements in this indicator will likely depend on the establishment of a recognized legal framework and the restoration of international diplomatic engagement to stabilize internal governance structures.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Afghanistan's government effectiveness was -2.22 in 2025. Ranked 201st globally. This represents a 11.5% decrease from the previous year.
Afghanistan's government effectiveness peaked at -0.95 in 2004.
The lowest government effectiveness in Afghanistan was -2.22 in 2025.
Afghanistan ranks 201st globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Afghanistan's government effectiveness is projected to reach -2.22 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Afghanistan in 2025 was -2.22. This ranks 201st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_afghanistan_government-effectiveness,
title = {Afghanistan Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/afghanistan/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}