Bulgaria Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Bulgaria's government effectiveness was -0.21 in 2025, ranked 116th globally. This represents a 549.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Bulgaria's government effectiveness stood at -0.21 in 2025, a decline of +0.26 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.21 by 2025. Bulgaria ranked 116th globally.
Bulgaria's Government Effectiveness, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 26 years. The country reached its all-time peak in 2019 with a score of 0.17, only to decline to its all-time trough in 2022 with a score of -0.27. Since then, Bulgaria's effectiveness has shown a slight improvement, with a current score of -0.21, placing it at #116 globally. This places Bulgaria on par with countries like Kenya and Côte d'Ivoire, which also scored -0.22. The stark contrast between Bulgaria's peak and trough scores underscores the country's struggles with institutional stability and governance. A sustained improvement in government effectiveness will require a concerted effort to address these underlying issues. If Bulgaria can implement meaningful reforms and strengthen its institutions, it may be able to break out of its current trajectory and improve its global ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.24 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.21 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.21 | −0.26 | #116 |
| 2023 | 0.05 | +0.32 | #93 |
| 2022 | -0.27 | −0.10 | #115 |
| 2021 | -0.17 | +0.04 | #110 |
| 2020 | -0.21 | −0.39 | #113 |
| 2019 | 0.17 | +0.06 | #79 |
| 2018 | 0.11 | +0.01 | #85 |
| 2017 | 0.10 | +0.01 | #85 |
| 2016 | 0.09 | +0.10 | #87 |
| 2015 | -0.01 | +0.10 | #95 |
| 2014 | -0.11 | −0.10 | #101 |
| 2013 | -0.01 | +0.02 | #89 |
| 2012 | -0.03 | +0.04 | #88 |
| 2011 | -0.07 | −0.01 | #91 |
| 2010 | -0.07 | −0.14 | #90 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bulgaria 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
Bulgaria's government effectiveness was -0.21 in 2025. Ranked 116th globally. This represents a 549.4% decrease from the previous year.
Bulgaria's government effectiveness peaked at 0.17 in 2019.
The lowest government effectiveness in Bulgaria was -0.27 in 2022.
Bulgaria ranks 116th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Bulgaria's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.21 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Bulgaria in 2025 was -0.21. This ranks 116th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bulgaria_government-effectiveness,
title = {Bulgaria Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bulgaria/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}