Belgium Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Belgium's government effectiveness was 1.11 in 2025, ranked 30th globally. This represents a 6.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Belgium's government effectiveness stood at 1.11 in 2025, a rise of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.11 by 2025. Belgium ranked 30th globally.
Belgium's Government Effectiveness score, measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has shown significant fluctuations over the past 26 years. The country's all-time high of 1.92 in 2002, when it ranked 12th globally, demonstrates its capacity for effective governance during that period. Conversely, the 2023 trough of 1.04, placing it 46th globally, highlights a decline in the quality of its institutions. As of 2025, Belgium's score stands at 1.11, ranking it 30th worldwide, amidst a global average of 1.10. This current score is slightly above that of Macao SAR, China, which ranks 34th with a score of 1.08. Compared to Bermuda and the United States, which rank 7th and 20th, respectively, with scores of 1.15 and 1.10, Belgium's score indicates room for improvement. A sustained increase in public trust and institutional integrity would be necessary to elevate Belgium's Government Effectiveness score and potentially move it closer to the ranks of its high-performing peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.11 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.11 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.11 | +0.07 | #30 |
| 2023 | 1.04 | −0.19 | #37 |
| 2022 | 1.23 | +0.14 | #30 |
| 2021 | 1.09 | +0.01 | #33 |
| 2020 | 1.08 | −0.04 | #31 |
| 2019 | 1.11 | −0.11 | #34 |
| 2018 | 1.22 | −0.02 | #27 |
| 2017 | 1.24 | −0.16 | #30 |
| 2016 | 1.40 | −0.13 | #23 |
| 2015 | 1.53 | +0.01 | #19 |
| 2014 | 1.52 | −0.18 | #20 |
| 2013 | 1.70 | +0.03 | #12 |
| 2012 | 1.67 | −0.05 | #12 |
| 2011 | 1.72 | +0.07 | #12 |
| 2010 | 1.65 | +0.09 | #15 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belgium 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
Belgium's government effectiveness was 1.11 in 2025. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 6.7% increase from the previous year.
Belgium's government effectiveness peaked at 1.92 in 2002.
The lowest government effectiveness in Belgium was 1.04 in 2023.
Belgium ranks 30th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Belgium's government effectiveness is projected to reach 1.11 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Belgium in 2025 was 1.11. This ranks 30th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belgium_government-effectiveness,
title = {Belgium Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belgium/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}