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Eswatini Government Effectiveness

Government Effectiveness  GE.EST

-0.97 −0.09 (-9.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #167 Global Peak -0.30 (2010) Source World Bank WGI

Eswatini Government Effectiveness (1996–2025)

Overview

Eswatini's government effectiveness stood at -0.97 in 2025, a decline of +0.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.97 by 2025. Eswatini ranked 167th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Effectiveness YoY change Rank
2026* trend -1.02 - -
2025* trend -0.97 - -
2025 -0.97 −0.09 #167
2023 -0.88 −0.10 #163
2022 -0.78 −0.03 #156
2021 -0.75 +0.00 #150
2020 -0.75 −0.12 #156
2019 -0.64 +0.03 #145
2018 -0.67 −0.18 #150
2017 -0.49 +0.05 #134
2016 -0.54 −0.00 #136
2015 -0.54 −0.05 #134
2014 -0.50 −0.13 #132
2013 -0.37 +0.02 #114
2012 -0.39 +0.14 #116
2011 -0.52 −0.22 #127
2010 -0.30 +0.13 #114
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 +23.4% GDP growth 4.1% C/A balance 5.1%
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

Eswatini matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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 Eswatini's government effectiveness?

Eswatini's government effectiveness was -0.97 in 2025. Ranked 167th globally. This represents a 9.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government effectiveness in Eswatini?

Eswatini's government effectiveness peaked at -0.30 in 2010.

What was the lowest government effectiveness in Eswatini?

The lowest government effectiveness in Eswatini was -1.08 in 2004.

How does Eswatini rank in government effectiveness?

Eswatini ranks 167th 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 Eswatini in 2025?

Eswatini's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.97 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government effectiveness of Eswatini in 2025?

The government effectiveness of Eswatini in 2025 was -0.97. This ranks 167th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_eswatini_government-effectiveness, title = {Eswatini Government Effectiveness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/eswatini/government-effectiveness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }