Djibouti Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Djibouti's government effectiveness was -0.73 in 2025, ranked 154th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Djibouti's government effectiveness stood at -0.73 in 2025, a rise of +0.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.73 by 2025. Djibouti ranked 154th globally.
Djibouti’s Government Effectiveness score in the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators has risen modestly from a low of –0.89 in 1996 to a peak of –0.64 in 2004, before slipping to an all‑time trough of –1.09 in 2017 and recovering to –0.73 in 2025, placing the country 154th out of 193 reporting economies. The improvement after 2017 reflects a series of public‑sector reforms aimed at streamlining bureaucratic procedures and enhancing service delivery, yet the score remains below that of peers such as Nigeria (–0.72) and Brazil (–0.76). Over the 26‑year coverage period, the trajectory suggests incremental progress rather than a structural shift, with the 2004 high coinciding with a period of increased foreign investment in port infrastructure that temporarily boosted administrative capacity. Continued investment in digital governance and capacity‑building for civil servants could further close the gap with higher‑ranking peers and sustain an upward trend in effectiveness.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.71 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.73 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.73 | +0.00 | #154 |
| 2023 | -0.73 | +0.06 | #151 |
| 2022 | -0.79 | +0.05 | #157 |
| 2021 | -0.83 | −0.07 | #164 |
| 2020 | -0.76 | +0.06 | #159 |
| 2019 | -0.82 | +0.17 | #163 |
| 2018 | -0.99 | +0.10 | #172 |
| 2017 | -1.09 | −0.05 | #178 |
| 2016 | -1.04 | −0.02 | #176 |
| 2015 | -1.02 | −0.00 | #174 |
| 2014 | -1.02 | −0.04 | #169 |
| 2013 | -0.98 | +0.10 | #167 |
| 2012 | -1.08 | −0.10 | #172 |
| 2011 | -0.98 | +0.03 | #169 |
| 2010 | -1.01 | −0.07 | #169 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Djibouti matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Djibouti's government effectiveness was -0.73 in 2025. Ranked 154th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Djibouti's government effectiveness peaked at -0.64 in 2004.
The lowest government effectiveness in Djibouti was -1.09 in 2017.
Djibouti ranks 154th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Djibouti's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.73 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Djibouti in 2025 was -0.73. This ranks 154th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_djibouti_government-effectiveness,
title = {Djibouti Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/djibouti/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}