Guinea-Bissau Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Guinea-Bissau's government effectiveness was -1.39 in 2025, ranked 184th globally. This represents a 3.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
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.
Guinea‑Bissau’s Government Effectiveness score in the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators stands at –1.39 in 2025, placing it 184th globally and tying with peers such as Iraq (–1.39) and Belarus (–1.39). The metric, measured over 26 years, has lingered near the lower end of the scale, with its highest recorded value of –0.97 in 2000 during a brief period of relative institutional stability. The subsequent decline to an all‑time trough of –1.81 in 2017 reflects the cumulative impact of political volatility, weak public‑sector capacity and recurrent fiscal crises that have undermined policy implementation. Although the 2025 figure marks a modest improvement from the 1996 baseline of –1.41, the score remains well below the regional average, indicating persistent challenges in delivering public services efficiently. Continued reforms aimed at strengthening bureaucratic capacity, enhancing accountability mechanisms and stabilising the political environment will be essential to reverse the downward trajectory and raise Guinea‑Bissau’s effectiveness rating in the coming years.
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}
}