Lesotho Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Overview
Lesotho's government effectiveness stood at -0.94 in 2025, a rise of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.94 by 2025. Lesotho ranked 164th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.94 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.94 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.94 | +0.02 | #164 |
| 2023 | -0.95 | −0.07 | #169 |
| 2022 | -0.89 | +0.06 | #166 |
| 2021 | -0.95 | +0.03 | #172 |
| 2020 | -0.98 | −0.08 | #170 |
| 2019 | -0.90 | +0.02 | #170 |
| 2018 | -0.92 | +0.00 | #168 |
| 2017 | -0.92 | −0.05 | #165 |
| 2016 | -0.88 | −0.12 | #163 |
| 2015 | -0.76 | −0.16 | #156 |
| 2014 | -0.60 | −0.14 | #144 |
| 2013 | -0.46 | −0.03 | #125 |
| 2012 | -0.43 | −0.05 | #118 |
| 2011 | -0.38 | +0.02 | #115 |
| 2010 | -0.40 | +0.00 | #119 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lesotho matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lesotho's government effectiveness was -0.94 in 2025. Ranked 164th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year.
Lesotho's government effectiveness peaked at 0.05 in 2003.
The lowest government effectiveness in Lesotho was -0.98 in 2020.
Lesotho ranks 164th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Lesotho's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.94 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Lesotho in 2025 was -0.94. This ranks 164th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lesotho_government-effectiveness,
title = {Lesotho Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lesotho/government-effectiveness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}