Guinea-Bissau Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Overview
Guinea-Bissau's government effectiveness stood at -1.39 in 2025, a rise of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.39 by 2025. Guinea-Bissau ranked 184th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.36 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.39 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.39 | +0.05 | #184 |
| 2023 | -1.43 | +0.05 | #187 |
| 2022 | -1.49 | −0.04 | #190 |
| 2021 | -1.45 | +0.02 | #189 |
| 2020 | -1.47 | +0.09 | #189 |
| 2019 | -1.56 | −0.04 | #191 |
| 2018 | -1.52 | +0.28 | #190 |
| 2017 | -1.81 | −0.10 | #199 |
| 2016 | -1.71 | −0.05 | #195 |
| 2015 | -1.65 | −0.01 | #196 |
| 2014 | -1.64 | −0.19 | #194 |
| 2013 | -1.46 | −0.16 | #190 |
| 2012 | -1.29 | −0.22 | #185 |
| 2011 | -1.08 | −0.01 | #173 |
| 2010 | -1.07 | −0.02 | #172 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea-Bissau's government effectiveness was -1.39 in 2025. Ranked 184th globally. This represents a 3.3% increase from the previous year.
Guinea-Bissau's government effectiveness peaked at -0.97 in 2000.
The lowest government effectiveness in Guinea-Bissau was -1.81 in 2017.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 184th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Guinea-Bissau's government effectiveness is projected to reach -1.39 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Guinea-Bissau in 2025 was -1.39. This ranks 184th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea-bissau_government-effectiveness,
title = {Guinea-Bissau Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea-bissau/government-effectiveness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}