Iceland Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Overview
Iceland's government effectiveness stood at 1.63 in 2025, a rise of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.63 by 2025. Iceland ranked 9th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.65 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.63 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.63 | +0.07 | #9 |
| 2023 | 1.56 | −0.01 | #15 |
| 2022 | 1.56 | −0.03 | #14 |
| 2021 | 1.59 | +0.12 | #12 |
| 2020 | 1.48 | −0.01 | #19 |
| 2019 | 1.48 | +0.06 | #20 |
| 2018 | 1.43 | +0.01 | #22 |
| 2017 | 1.41 | +0.06 | #22 |
| 2016 | 1.35 | −0.11 | #25 |
| 2015 | 1.46 | −0.02 | #23 |
| 2014 | 1.49 | +0.00 | #21 |
| 2013 | 1.48 | −0.00 | #22 |
| 2012 | 1.48 | −0.09 | #21 |
| 2011 | 1.58 | −0.00 | #17 |
| 2010 | 1.58 | −0.05 | #17 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Iceland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Iceland's government effectiveness was 1.63 in 2025. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 4.6% increase from the previous year.
Iceland's government effectiveness peaked at 2.05 in 2004.
The lowest government effectiveness in Iceland was 1.35 in 2016.
Iceland ranks 9th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Iceland's government effectiveness is projected to reach 1.63 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Iceland in 2025 was 1.63. This ranks 9th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_iceland_government-effectiveness,
title = {Iceland Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/iceland/government-effectiveness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}