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Gambia, The Government Effectiveness

Government Effectiveness  GE.EST

-0.50 +0.09 (+15.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #134 Global Peak -0.42 (2003) Source World Bank WGI

Gambia, The Government Effectiveness (1996–2025)

Overview

Gambia, The's government effectiveness stood at -0.50 in 2025, a rise of +0.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.50 by 2025. Gambia, The ranked 134th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Effectiveness YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.45 - -
2025* trend -0.50 - -
2025 -0.50 +0.09 #134
2023 -0.59 +0.06 #142
2022 -0.65 +0.02 #147
2021 -0.68 +0.11 #147
2020 -0.79 −0.02 #161
2019 -0.77 −0.01 #154
2018 -0.75 −0.01 #156
2017 -0.75 +0.19 #156
2016 -0.94 +0.05 #168
2015 -0.99 −0.27 #170
2014 -0.72 +0.02 #153
2013 -0.74 −0.16 #150
2012 -0.58 +0.10 #134
2011 -0.67 +0.07 #144
2010 -0.75 −0.00 #148
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 17.0% Rate 20.8% Gap +3.8pp Reserves YoY +1.5%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Gambia, The matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gambia, The's government effectiveness?

Gambia, The's government effectiveness was -0.50 in 2025. Ranked 134th globally. This represents a 15.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government effectiveness in Gambia, The?

Gambia, The's government effectiveness peaked at -0.42 in 2003.

What was the lowest government effectiveness in Gambia, The?

The lowest government effectiveness in Gambia, The was -0.99 in 2015.

How does Gambia, The rank in government effectiveness?

Gambia, The ranks 134th 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 Gambia, The in 2025?

Gambia, The's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.50 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government effectiveness of Gambia, The in 2025?

The government effectiveness of Gambia, The in 2025 was -0.50. This ranks 134th in the world.

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