Azerbaijan Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Azerbaijan's government effectiveness was 0.09 in 2025, ranked 91st globally. This represents a 385.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Azerbaijan's government effectiveness stood at 0.09 in 2025, a rise of +0.13 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.09 by 2025. Azerbaijan ranked 91st globally.
Azerbaijan’s Government Effectiveness score, measured on the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators, stands at 0.09 in 2025, placing the country 91st out of 193 economies. The index, which ranges from –2.5 (lowest) to 2.5 (highest), has risen modestly from a trough of –0.99 in 2002 to an all‑time peak of 0.21 in 2021, before slipping back to the current level. Over the 26‑year coverage period the trajectory has been volatile, reflecting periods of institutional reform and setbacks in public service delivery. Compared with peers, Azerbaijan’s score is virtually identical to Costa Rica’s 0.09 and slightly below Thailand’s 0.10, indicating a similar standing among middle‑income nations. The modest improvement since the early 2000s suggests incremental gains in policy design and implementation, yet the recent decline underscores the need for sustained capacity‑building. Continued investment in bureaucratic professionalism and anti‑corruption measures could reverse the downward swing and push the score higher in the next reporting cycle.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.12 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.09 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.09 | +0.13 | #91 |
| 2023 | -0.03 | +0.01 | #99 |
| 2022 | -0.04 | −0.25 | #98 |
| 2021 | 0.21 | +0.37 | #82 |
| 2020 | -0.16 | −0.03 | #105 |
| 2019 | -0.13 | +0.02 | #108 |
| 2018 | -0.15 | +0.03 | #105 |
| 2017 | -0.17 | −0.01 | #106 |
| 2016 | -0.16 | +0.10 | #107 |
| 2015 | -0.26 | +0.05 | #111 |
| 2014 | -0.31 | +0.14 | #115 |
| 2013 | -0.45 | +0.34 | #123 |
| 2012 | -0.79 | −0.02 | #152 |
| 2011 | -0.77 | +0.04 | #152 |
| 2010 | -0.81 | −0.15 | #152 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Azerbaijan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Azerbaijan's government effectiveness was 0.09 in 2025. Ranked 91st globally. This represents a 385.8% increase from the previous year.
Azerbaijan's government effectiveness peaked at 0.21 in 2021.
The lowest government effectiveness in Azerbaijan was -0.99 in 2002.
Azerbaijan ranks 91st globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Azerbaijan's government effectiveness is projected to reach 0.09 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Azerbaijan in 2025 was 0.09. This ranks 91st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_azerbaijan_government-effectiveness,
title = {Azerbaijan Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/azerbaijan/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}