Bangladesh Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Bangladesh's government effectiveness was -0.68 in 2025, ranked 151st globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Bangladesh's government effectiveness stood at -0.68 in 2025, a rise of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.68 by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 151st globally.
Bangladesh’s Government Effectiveness score, measured by the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators, stood at –0.68 in 2025, placing the country 151st out of 193 economies. The index, which aggregates perceptions of public service quality, policy formulation and implementation, has shown modest improvement since the early low of –0.93 in 2004, the all‑time trough, rising to a peak of –0.49 in 1998 before a gradual decline. Over the 26‑year coverage period the figure has hovered near the early‑1990s level of –0.69, indicating persistent challenges in bureaucratic capacity and regulatory quality. Compared with peer nations, Bangladesh’s score is slightly worse than Peru’s –0.66 and marginally better than Nepal’s –0.69, suggesting that regional performance gaps remain narrow. Continued reforms in civil service recruitment, digitalization of public services and anti‑corruption measures could lift effectiveness further, potentially shifting the trajectory upward in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.67 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.68 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.68 | +0.02 | #151 |
| 2023 | -0.70 | +0.07 | #148 |
| 2022 | -0.76 | −0.11 | #154 |
| 2021 | -0.65 | +0.13 | #145 |
| 2020 | -0.78 | −0.03 | #160 |
| 2019 | -0.75 | +0.01 | #152 |
| 2018 | -0.76 | −0.01 | #157 |
| 2017 | -0.75 | −0.05 | #158 |
| 2016 | -0.71 | +0.05 | #150 |
| 2015 | -0.75 | +0.02 | #154 |
| 2014 | -0.78 | +0.02 | #157 |
| 2013 | -0.80 | +0.01 | #154 |
| 2012 | -0.81 | −0.04 | #154 |
| 2011 | -0.77 | −0.02 | #151 |
| 2010 | -0.75 | +0.05 | #149 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bangladesh's government effectiveness was -0.68 in 2025. Ranked 151st globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from the previous year.
Bangladesh's government effectiveness peaked at -0.49 in 1998.
The lowest government effectiveness in Bangladesh was -0.93 in 2004.
Bangladesh ranks 151st globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Bangladesh's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.68 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Bangladesh in 2025 was -0.68. This ranks 151st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_government-effectiveness,
title = {Bangladesh Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}