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Chile Government Effectiveness

Government Effectiveness  GE.EST

0.50 −0.21 (-29.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #60 Global Peak 1.34 (1996) Source World Bank WGI

Chile Government Effectiveness (1996–2025)

Overview

Chile's government effectiveness stood at 0.50 in 2025, a decline of +0.21 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.50 by 2025. Chile ranked 60th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Effectiveness YoY change Rank
2026* trend 0.46 - -
2025* trend 0.50 - -
2025 0.50 −0.21 #60
2023 0.72 +0.17 #47
2022 0.55 −0.04 #59
2021 0.59 −0.11 #58
2020 0.71 −0.16 #49
2019 0.86 −0.04 #43
2018 0.91 +0.10 #43
2017 0.81 −0.02 #45
2016 0.83 −0.08 #46
2015 0.92 −0.12 #45
2014 1.04 −0.12 #36
2013 1.16 −0.02 #35
2012 1.18 +0.03 #32
2011 1.15 −0.00 #34
2010 1.16 +0.02 #33
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 +10.0% GDP growth 5.9% C/A balance 0.9%
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

Chile matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. 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 Chile's government effectiveness?

Chile's government effectiveness was 0.50 in 2025. Ranked 60th globally. This represents a 29.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government effectiveness in Chile?

Chile's government effectiveness peaked at 1.34 in 1996.

What was the lowest government effectiveness in Chile?

The lowest government effectiveness in Chile was 0.50 in 2025.

How does Chile rank in government effectiveness?

Chile ranks 60th 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 Chile in 2025?

Chile's government effectiveness is projected to reach 0.50 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government effectiveness of Chile in 2025?

The government effectiveness of Chile in 2025 was 0.50. This ranks 60th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_chile_government-effectiveness, title = {Chile Government Effectiveness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/chile/government-effectiveness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }