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Cameroon Government Effectiveness

Government Effectiveness  GE.EST

-0.91 −0.00 (-0.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #162 Global Peak -0.81 (2004) Source World Bank WGI

Cameroon Government Effectiveness (1996–2025)

Overview

Cameroon's government effectiveness stood at -0.91 in 2025, a decline of +0.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.91 by 2025. Cameroon ranked 162nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Effectiveness YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.91 - -
2025* trend -0.91 - -
2025 -0.91 −0.00 #162
2023 -0.91 −0.02 #167
2022 -0.88 +0.02 #164
2021 -0.90 +0.03 #170
2020 -0.93 −0.07 #168
2019 -0.87 −0.01 #168
2018 -0.86 +0.00 #166
2017 -0.86 −0.04 #164
2016 -0.82 +0.01 #160
2015 -0.83 −0.02 #161
2014 -0.81 +0.11 #160
2013 -0.93 −0.02 #162
2012 -0.91 −0.01 #160
2011 -0.89 +0.01 #163
2010 -0.90 −0.05 #161
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +69.0% GDP growth 4.3% C/A balance 1.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Cameroon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cameroon's government effectiveness?

Cameroon's government effectiveness was -0.91 in 2025. Ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government effectiveness in Cameroon?

Cameroon's government effectiveness peaked at -0.81 in 2004.

What was the lowest government effectiveness in Cameroon?

The lowest government effectiveness in Cameroon was -1.08 in 1996.

How does Cameroon rank in government effectiveness?

Cameroon ranks 162nd 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 Cameroon in 2025?

Cameroon's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.91 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government effectiveness of Cameroon in 2025?

The government effectiveness of Cameroon in 2025 was -0.91. This ranks 162nd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_cameroon_government-effectiveness, title = {Cameroon Government Effectiveness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/government-effectiveness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }