Home Lebanon Political Stability Government Effectiveness

Lebanon Government Effectiveness

Government Effectiveness  GE.EST

-1.99 −0.41 (-26.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #197 Global Peak 0.03 (2000) Source World Bank WGI

Lebanon Government Effectiveness (1996–2025)

Overview

Lebanon's government effectiveness stood at -1.99 in 2025, a decline of +0.41 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.99 by 2025. Lebanon ranked 197th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Effectiveness YoY change Rank
2026* trend -2.17 - -
2025* trend -1.99 - -
2025 -1.99 −0.41 #197
2023 -1.58 −0.12 #191
2022 -1.46 −0.15 #188
2021 -1.31 −0.11 #183
2020 -1.21 −0.40 #181
2019 -0.81 −0.14 #161
2018 -0.67 −0.21 #151
2017 -0.46 +0.02 #133
2016 -0.48 −0.08 #132
2015 -0.40 −0.14 #127
2014 -0.26 +0.05 #111
2013 -0.31 −0.07 #111
2012 -0.24 −0.10 #109
2011 -0.14 +0.00 #100
2010 -0.14 +0.25 #100
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Currency Crisis Pattern
Rapid currency depreciation (>30% YoY) combined with reserve drawdown and inflation surge. Often precedes emergency rate hikes.
Inflation 221.3% Reserves YoY -15.4% FX YoY +820.4%
Occurred 128 times, 35 successful
Inflation
133.5%
Reserves YoY
-48.5%
FX YoY
+126.8%
Inflation
38.1%
Reserves YoY
-30.4%
FX YoY
+33.2%
Inflation
221.3%
Reserves YoY
-15.4%
FX YoY
+820.4%
Inflation
47.6%
Reserves YoY
-20.6%
FX YoY
+51.7%
Inflation
667.4%
Reserves YoY
-80.7%
FX YoY
+835.9%
Inflation
31.3%
Reserves YoY
-47.5%
FX YoY
+42.5%
24 mo later
22.8%

Analysis

Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lebanon's government effectiveness?

Lebanon's government effectiveness was -1.99 in 2025. Ranked 197th globally. This represents a 26.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government effectiveness in Lebanon?

Lebanon's government effectiveness peaked at 0.03 in 2000.

What was the lowest government effectiveness in Lebanon?

The lowest government effectiveness in Lebanon was -1.99 in 2025.

How does Lebanon rank in government effectiveness?

Lebanon ranks 197th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government effectiveness?

The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.

What is the projected government effectiveness of Lebanon in 2025?

Lebanon's government effectiveness is projected to reach -1.99 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government effectiveness of Lebanon in 2025?

The government effectiveness of Lebanon in 2025 was -1.99. This ranks 197th in the world.

Cite this page

APA
Lebanon Government Effectiveness. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/lebanon/government-effectiveness
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_lebanon_government-effectiveness, title = {Lebanon Government Effectiveness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/government-effectiveness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }