Burkina Faso Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Burkina Faso's government effectiveness was -0.88 in 2025, ranked 159th globally. This represents a 6.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Burkina Faso's government effectiveness stood at -0.88 in 2025, a decline of +0.06 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.88 by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 159th globally.
Burkina Faso’s Government Effectiveness score has risen modestly from an all‑time trough of –0.93 in 1996 to a peak of –0.53 in 2008, before slipping to –0.88 in 2025, placing the country 159th out of 193 economies in the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators. The 2025 figure reflects a slight deterioration after the 2008 high, suggesting that recent reforms have not sustained earlier gains. Compared with peers, Burkina Faso’s score is marginally better than Malawi (–0.89) but trails Papua New Guinea (–0.82) and Mauritania (–0.82), indicating that its public‑service capacity remains below the regional average. The 26‑year coverage shows a long‑term challenge in translating policy intent into effective implementation, with the modest improvement in the early 2000s offset by later setbacks. Continued investment in bureaucratic capacity, transparency and accountability could reverse the recent decline and move Burkina Faso toward higher effectiveness in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.91 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.88 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.88 | −0.06 | #159 |
| 2023 | -0.83 | +0.03 | #159 |
| 2022 | -0.85 | −0.09 | #161 |
| 2021 | -0.77 | −0.06 | #154 |
| 2020 | -0.71 | +0.07 | #149 |
| 2019 | -0.78 | −0.13 | #157 |
| 2018 | -0.64 | −0.01 | #143 |
| 2017 | -0.64 | +0.00 | #144 |
| 2016 | -0.64 | +0.05 | #143 |
| 2015 | -0.69 | −0.10 | #147 |
| 2014 | -0.59 | +0.08 | #143 |
| 2013 | -0.67 | −0.04 | #142 |
| 2012 | -0.63 | −0.06 | #138 |
| 2011 | -0.57 | +0.02 | #131 |
| 2010 | -0.59 | +0.03 | #132 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burkina Faso matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso's government effectiveness was -0.88 in 2025. Ranked 159th globally. This represents a 6.8% decrease from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's government effectiveness peaked at -0.53 in 2008.
The lowest government effectiveness in Burkina Faso was -0.93 in 1996.
Burkina Faso ranks 159th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Burkina Faso's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.88 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Burkina Faso in 2025 was -0.88. This ranks 159th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_government-effectiveness,
title = {Burkina Faso Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}