Gabon Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Overview
Gabon's government effectiveness stood at -0.58 in 2025, a rise of +0.20 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.58 by 2025. Gabon ranked 142nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.52 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.58 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.58 | +0.20 | #142 |
| 2023 | -0.78 | −0.09 | #155 |
| 2022 | -0.69 | +0.13 | #149 |
| 2021 | -0.82 | +0.18 | #162 |
| 2020 | -0.99 | −0.03 | #172 |
| 2019 | -0.96 | −0.13 | #172 |
| 2018 | -0.83 | +0.18 | #164 |
| 2017 | -1.00 | −0.17 | #173 |
| 2016 | -0.83 | −0.07 | #161 |
| 2015 | -0.76 | −0.15 | #157 |
| 2014 | -0.61 | +0.26 | #145 |
| 2013 | -0.87 | +0.09 | #158 |
| 2012 | -0.96 | −0.11 | #164 |
| 2011 | -0.85 | −0.05 | #158 |
| 2010 | -0.80 | −0.03 | #151 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Gabon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Gabon's government effectiveness was -0.58 in 2025. Ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 25.4% increase from the previous year.
Gabon's government effectiveness peaked at -0.20 in 1996.
The lowest government effectiveness in Gabon was -1.00 in 2017.
Gabon ranks 142nd globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Gabon's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.58 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Gabon in 2025 was -0.58. This ranks 142nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_gabon_government-effectiveness,
title = {Gabon Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gabon/government-effectiveness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}