Bahrain Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Bahrain's government effectiveness was 0.99 in 2025, ranked 39th globally. This represents a 42.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Bahrain's government effectiveness stood at 0.99 in 2025, a rise of +0.30 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.99 by 2025. Bahrain ranked 39th globally.
Bahrain’s Government Effectiveness score has risen steadily over the 26‑year series, moving from 0.78 in 1996 to a record high of 0.99 in 2025, which also represents the all‑time peak. The dramatic low of 0.12 in 2018 marks the only trough in the series and underscores a brief period of institutional strain before a rapid recovery. By 2025 Bahrain ranks 39th globally, closely matching Uruguay’s 0.99 and trailing the United Kingdom’s 1.02, suggesting that the kingdom’s reforms have brought it into the upper tier of administrative performance among peers. The upward trajectory reflects sustained investments in public sector capacity, digital service delivery and anti‑corruption measures, which have narrowed the gap with higher‑ranking economies. Continued emphasis on bureaucratic transparency and capacity‑building will be crucial to sustain the current momentum and potentially lift Bahrain further up the World Bank Governance Indicators hierarchy.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.11 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.99 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.99 | +0.30 | #39 |
| 2023 | 0.70 | +0.06 | #50 |
| 2022 | 0.64 | −0.04 | #53 |
| 2021 | 0.68 | +0.29 | #51 |
| 2020 | 0.39 | +0.15 | #65 |
| 2019 | 0.25 | +0.13 | #74 |
| 2018 | 0.12 | −0.02 | #83 |
| 2017 | 0.14 | −0.14 | #81 |
| 2016 | 0.27 | −0.24 | #68 |
| 2015 | 0.51 | −0.03 | #55 |
| 2014 | 0.54 | −0.02 | #54 |
| 2013 | 0.56 | +0.04 | #58 |
| 2012 | 0.52 | +0.03 | #60 |
| 2011 | 0.50 | +0.06 | #61 |
| 2010 | 0.43 | −0.03 | #64 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bahrain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bahrain's government effectiveness was 0.99 in 2025. Ranked 39th globally. This represents a 42.3% increase from the previous year.
Bahrain's government effectiveness peaked at 0.99 in 2025.
The lowest government effectiveness in Bahrain was 0.12 in 2018.
Bahrain ranks 39th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Bahrain's government effectiveness is projected to reach 0.99 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Bahrain in 2025 was 0.99. This ranks 39th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_government-effectiveness,
title = {Bahrain Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}