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Ghana Government Effectiveness

Government Effectiveness  GE.EST

0.02 +0.11 (+123.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #101 Global Peak 0.09 (2007) Source World Bank WGI

Ghana Government Effectiveness (1996–2025)

Overview

Ghana's government effectiveness stood at 0.02 in 2025, a rise of +0.11 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.02 by 2025. Ghana ranked 101st globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Effectiveness YoY change Rank
2026* trend 0.07 - -
2025* trend 0.02 - -
2025 0.02 +0.11 #101
2023 -0.09 +0.01 #106
2022 -0.11 +0.07 #104
2021 -0.18 +0.02 #111
2020 -0.20 +0.09 #110
2019 -0.29 +0.03 #122
2018 -0.32 −0.13 #119
2017 -0.19 +0.07 #109
2016 -0.25 +0.07 #115
2015 -0.32 −0.01 #114
2014 -0.31 −0.17 #114
2013 -0.13 −0.04 #99
2012 -0.09 +0.00 #93
2011 -0.09 +0.01 #94
2010 -0.10 +0.02 #94
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Currency Crisis Pattern
Rapid currency depreciation (>30% YoY) combined with reserve drawdown and inflation surge. Often precedes emergency rate hikes.
Inflation 38.1% Reserves YoY -30.4% FX YoY +33.2%
Occurred 128 times, 35 successful
Inflation
133.5%
Reserves YoY
-48.5%
FX YoY
+126.8%
Inflation
38.1%
Reserves YoY
-30.4%
FX YoY
+33.2%
Inflation
221.3%
Reserves YoY
-15.4%
FX YoY
+820.4%
Inflation
47.6%
Reserves YoY
-20.6%
FX YoY
+51.7%
Inflation
667.4%
Reserves YoY
-80.7%
FX YoY
+835.9%
Inflation
31.3%
Reserves YoY
-47.5%
FX YoY
+42.5%
24 mo later
22.8%

Analysis

Ghana matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghana's government effectiveness?

Ghana's government effectiveness was 0.02 in 2025. Ranked 101st globally. This represents a 123.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government effectiveness in Ghana?

Ghana's government effectiveness peaked at 0.09 in 2007.

What was the lowest government effectiveness in Ghana?

The lowest government effectiveness in Ghana was -0.35 in 2004.

How does Ghana rank in government effectiveness?

Ghana ranks 101st 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 Ghana in 2025?

Ghana's government effectiveness is projected to reach 0.02 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government effectiveness of Ghana in 2025?

The government effectiveness of Ghana in 2025 was 0.02. This ranks 101st in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_ghana_government-effectiveness, title = {Ghana Government Effectiveness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/ghana/government-effectiveness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }