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Brazil Government Effectiveness

Government Effectiveness  GE.EST

-0.76 −0.22 (-39.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #155 Global Peak 0.08 (2003) Source World Bank WGI

Brazil Government Effectiveness (1996–2025)

Overview

Brazil's government effectiveness stood at -0.76 in 2025, a decline of +0.22 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.76 by 2025. Brazil ranked 155th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Effectiveness YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.84 - -
2025* trend -0.76 - -
2025 -0.76 −0.22 #155
2023 -0.55 +0.04 #137
2022 -0.59 −0.10 #139
2021 -0.49 −0.03 #134
2020 -0.47 −0.23 #132
2019 -0.23 +0.29 #117
2018 -0.52 −0.20 #135
2017 -0.32 −0.07 #121
2016 -0.25 +0.01 #114
2015 -0.26 −0.08 #110
2014 -0.18 −0.06 #105
2013 -0.12 +0.04 #97
2012 -0.16 −0.01 #99
2011 -0.15 −0.07 #101
2010 -0.09 +0.06 #92
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.7% GDP growth -3.3% Unemployment 11.6%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brazil's government effectiveness?

Brazil's government effectiveness was -0.76 in 2025. Ranked 155th globally. This represents a 39.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government effectiveness in Brazil?

Brazil's government effectiveness peaked at 0.08 in 2003.

What was the lowest government effectiveness in Brazil?

The lowest government effectiveness in Brazil was -0.76 in 2025.

How does Brazil rank in government effectiveness?

Brazil ranks 155th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government effectiveness?

The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.

What is the projected government effectiveness of Brazil in 2025?

Brazil's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.76 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government effectiveness of Brazil in 2025?

The government effectiveness of Brazil in 2025 was -0.76. This ranks 155th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_brazil_government-effectiveness, title = {Brazil Government Effectiveness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/government-effectiveness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }