Israel Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Israel's government effectiveness was 1.15 in 2025, ranked 28th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Israel's government effectiveness stood at 1.15 in 2025, a rise of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.15 by 2025. Israel ranked 28th globally.
Israel’s Government Effectiveness score has risen from an all‑time trough of 0.77 in 1996 to a peak of 1.39 in 2010, before settling at 1.15 in 2025, placing it 28th among 190 economies. The 26‑year series shows a steady improvement in the quality of public services, policy formulation and implementation, yet the post‑peak decline suggests lingering challenges in bureaucratic capacity and regulatory quality. Compared with peers, Israel’s 2025 score matches Bermuda’s 1.15 and trails Belgium’s 1.11, while falling short of the higher scores recorded by Andorra (1.26) and Czechia (1.25). The modest contraction after 2010 coincides with fiscal pressures and political fragmentation that have strained administrative coordination. Continued reforms in civil service professionalism, digital governance and anti‑corruption measures could reverse the recent dip, allowing Israel to regain a trajectory toward higher effectiveness in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.14 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.15 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.15 | +0.01 | #28 |
| 2023 | 1.15 | −0.09 | #31 |
| 2022 | 1.24 | −0.01 | #29 |
| 2021 | 1.25 | +0.20 | #28 |
| 2020 | 1.05 | −0.24 | #35 |
| 2019 | 1.29 | +0.12 | #27 |
| 2018 | 1.17 | −0.18 | #30 |
| 2017 | 1.35 | +0.04 | #24 |
| 2016 | 1.31 | −0.05 | #27 |
| 2015 | 1.36 | +0.15 | #28 |
| 2014 | 1.21 | −0.04 | #26 |
| 2013 | 1.24 | −0.03 | #29 |
| 2012 | 1.27 | −0.07 | #26 |
| 2011 | 1.34 | −0.05 | #26 |
| 2010 | 1.39 | +0.11 | #25 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Israel matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Israel's government effectiveness was 1.15 in 2025. Ranked 28th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
Israel's government effectiveness peaked at 1.39 in 2010.
The lowest government effectiveness in Israel was 0.77 in 1996.
Israel ranks 28th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Israel's government effectiveness is projected to reach 1.15 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Israel in 2025 was 1.15. This ranks 28th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_israel_government-effectiveness,
title = {Israel Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/israel/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}