Armenia Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Armenia's government effectiveness was -0.23 in 2025, ranked 119th globally. This represents a 26.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Armenia's government effectiveness stood at -0.23 in 2025, a decline of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.23 by 2025. Armenia ranked 119th globally.
Armenia’s Government Effectiveness score in the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators rose from a low of –0.55 in 1998 to a peak of 0.08 in 2013, before slipping to –0.23 in 2025, placing the country 119th among 193 economies. The 26‑year series shows a modest long‑term improvement, yet the recent decline suggests renewed challenges in policy formulation, public service delivery and regulatory quality. Compared with peers of similar rank, Armenia’s 2025 score is slightly below Côte d’Ivoire (–0.22) and Kenya (–0.22) and marginally better than St. Lucia (–0.28), indicating that its governance performance remains in the lower‑mid range of the global distribution. The post‑peak downturn coincides with broader regional fiscal pressures and institutional reforms that have not fully materialised. Continued investment in bureaucratic capacity, transparent budgeting and anti‑corruption mechanisms will be crucial if Armenia is to reverse the recent slide and move toward the higher effectiveness levels observed in the early 2010s.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.23 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.23 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.23 | −0.05 | #119 |
| 2023 | -0.18 | +0.13 | #112 |
| 2022 | -0.31 | −0.03 | #121 |
| 2021 | -0.28 | +0.02 | #121 |
| 2020 | -0.30 | −0.08 | #122 |
| 2019 | -0.23 | −0.06 | #116 |
| 2018 | -0.17 | +0.08 | #106 |
| 2017 | -0.25 | +0.06 | #116 |
| 2016 | -0.31 | +0.02 | #121 |
| 2015 | -0.33 | −0.07 | #117 |
| 2014 | -0.26 | −0.34 | #112 |
| 2013 | 0.08 | +0.11 | #81 |
| 2012 | -0.03 | +0.08 | #89 |
| 2011 | -0.12 | +0.06 | #97 |
| 2010 | -0.17 | −0.14 | #102 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Armenia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Armenia's government effectiveness was -0.23 in 2025. Ranked 119th globally. This represents a 26.5% decrease from the previous year.
Armenia's government effectiveness peaked at 0.08 in 2013.
The lowest government effectiveness in Armenia was -0.55 in 1998.
Armenia ranks 119th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Armenia's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.23 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Armenia in 2025 was -0.23. This ranks 119th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_armenia_government-effectiveness,
title = {Armenia Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/armenia/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}