Kiribati Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Kiribati's government effectiveness was 0.03 in 2025, ranked 100th globally. This represents a 127.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 2004–2025.
Overview
Kiribati's government effectiveness stood at 0.03 in 2025, a rise of +0.12 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.03 by 2025. Kiribati ranked 100th globally.
Kiribati’s Government Effectiveness score has risen modestly from a low of –0.88 in 2010, the all‑time trough, to a peak of 0.17 in 2022, before slipping to 0.03 in 2025, placing the nation at rank 100 globally. Over the 21‑year coverage period the indicator has moved from the early‑2000s’ negative territory (–0.42 in 2004) toward a narrow positive band, reflecting incremental improvements in public service delivery, policy formulation and institutional capacity. However, the 2025 figure remains only marginally above the scores of peer small‑state economies such as Ghana (0.02) and Maldives (0.02), suggesting that Kiribati’s reforms have not yet translated into a decisive advantage. The modest upward swing after the 2010 trough indicates that targeted governance initiatives can shift performance, yet the recent dip underscores the fragility of gains. Continued investment in bureaucratic competence and transparent budgeting will be essential to sustain upward momentum and move the score beyond its current plateau.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.02 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.03 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.03 | +0.12 | #100 |
| 2023 | -0.10 | −0.26 | #108 |
| 2022 | 0.17 | +0.07 | #81 |
| 2021 | 0.09 | −0.04 | #86 |
| 2020 | 0.13 | +0.19 | #85 |
| 2019 | -0.05 | +0.01 | #100 |
| 2018 | -0.06 | +0.01 | #100 |
| 2017 | -0.07 | +0.23 | #101 |
| 2016 | -0.30 | +0.08 | #120 |
| 2015 | -0.38 | +0.18 | #122 |
| 2014 | -0.56 | +0.21 | #141 |
| 2013 | -0.77 | +0.03 | #152 |
| 2012 | -0.80 | −0.02 | #153 |
| 2011 | -0.78 | +0.10 | #153 |
| 2010 | -0.88 | −0.08 | #159 |
Analysis
Kiribati's government effectiveness was 0.03 in 2025, a rise of +0.12 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 0.03 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kiribati's government effectiveness was 0.03 in 2025. Ranked 100th globally. This represents a 127.8% increase from the previous year.
Kiribati's government effectiveness peaked at 0.17 in 2022.
The lowest government effectiveness in Kiribati was -0.88 in 2010.
Kiribati ranks 100th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Kiribati's government effectiveness is projected to reach 0.03 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Kiribati in 2025 was 0.03. This ranks 100th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kiribati_government-effectiveness,
title = {Kiribati Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kiribati/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}