Bosnia and Herzegovina Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's government effectiveness stood at -1.18 in 2025, a decline of +0.21 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.18 by 2025. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 178th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.23 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.18 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.18 | −0.21 | #178 |
| 2023 | -0.97 | +0.10 | #171 |
| 2022 | -1.06 | +0.01 | #177 |
| 2021 | -1.07 | +0.00 | #177 |
| 2020 | -1.08 | −0.37 | #178 |
| 2019 | -0.71 | −0.04 | #147 |
| 2018 | -0.67 | −0.15 | #149 |
| 2017 | -0.52 | −0.07 | #136 |
| 2016 | -0.45 | +0.17 | #130 |
| 2015 | -0.62 | −0.13 | #140 |
| 2014 | -0.49 | −0.06 | #131 |
| 2013 | -0.43 | +0.02 | #121 |
| 2012 | -0.45 | +0.28 | #120 |
| 2011 | -0.74 | +0.00 | #149 |
| 2010 | -0.74 | −0.02 | #147 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
Bosnia and Herzegovina's government effectiveness was -1.18 in 2025. Ranked 178th globally. This represents a 22.2% decrease from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's government effectiveness peaked at -0.43 in 2013.
The lowest government effectiveness in Bosnia and Herzegovina was -1.21 in 1998.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 178th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's government effectiveness is projected to reach -1.18 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was -1.18. This ranks 178th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bosnia-and-herzegovina_government-effectiveness,
title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/government-effectiveness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}