Cambodia Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Cambodia's government effectiveness was -0.15 in 2025, ranked 110th globally. This represents a 51.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Cambodia's government effectiveness stood at -0.15 in 2025, a rise of +0.16 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.15 by 2025. Cambodia ranked 110th globally.
Cambodia's Government Effectiveness, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), has exhibited a mixed trend since 1996. Despite reaching an all-time peak of -0.15 in 2025, the country's score remains a concern, ranking 110 globally. Notably, this improvement comes after a significant decline from the trough of -1.00 in 2005. Comparatively, peer countries such as Trinidad and Tobago have achieved similar scores, with a slightly more favorable ranking of -0.12. The recent upward trend suggests progress in governance, although the absolute value remains low. A continued commitment to institutional reforms and anticorruption efforts would be crucial in sustaining this trajectory and potentially leading to further improvements in government effectiveness.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.07 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.15 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.15 | +0.16 | #110 |
| 2023 | -0.31 | +0.05 | #124 |
| 2022 | -0.35 | +0.12 | #127 |
| 2021 | -0.47 | −0.02 | #133 |
| 2020 | -0.45 | +0.17 | #131 |
| 2019 | -0.62 | −0.02 | #142 |
| 2018 | -0.60 | +0.10 | #137 |
| 2017 | -0.70 | +0.05 | #151 |
| 2016 | -0.74 | +0.00 | #155 |
| 2015 | -0.74 | −0.04 | #152 |
| 2014 | -0.70 | +0.22 | #150 |
| 2013 | -0.91 | −0.09 | #161 |
| 2012 | -0.82 | +0.05 | #156 |
| 2011 | -0.87 | +0.09 | #161 |
| 2010 | -0.96 | −0.00 | #166 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cambodia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cambodia's government effectiveness was -0.15 in 2025. Ranked 110th globally. This represents a 51.7% increase from the previous year.
Cambodia's government effectiveness peaked at -0.15 in 2025.
The lowest government effectiveness in Cambodia was -1.00 in 2005.
Cambodia ranks 110th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Cambodia's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.15 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Cambodia in 2025 was -0.15. This ranks 110th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cambodia_government-effectiveness,
title = {Cambodia Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cambodia/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}