Bosnia and Herzegovina Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Bosnia and Herzegovina's government effectiveness was -1.18 in 2025, ranked 178th globally. This represents a 22.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
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.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Government Effectiveness score has hovered near the lower end of the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators, registering –1.18 in 2025 and placing the country 178th out of 193 economies. The metric, which aggregates perceptions of public service quality, policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of government institutions, improved modestly from its earliest recorded value of –1.19 in 1996 but remains far below the all‑time peak of –0.43 achieved in 2013, a year that coincided with reforms aimed at strengthening civil service capacity. The lowest point came in 1998, when the score fell to –1.21 amid post‑war institutional fragility. Bosnia’s current rating is comparable to Mali (–1.18) and Suriname (–1.18), both of which face similar challenges in bureaucratic efficiency and regulatory quality. Continued progress will likely depend on deepening administrative reforms, enhancing merit‑based recruitment, and improving inter‑governmental coordination, which could gradually lift the effectiveness trajectory.
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}
}