Liberia Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Liberia's government effectiveness was -1.37 in 2025, ranked 183rd globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Liberia's government effectiveness stood at -1.37 in 2025, a decline of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.37 by 2025. Liberia ranked 183rd globally.
Liberia’s Government Effectiveness score has risen modestly over the 26‑year series, moving from a trough of –1.79 in 2000 to a peak of –1.16 in 2012 before slipping to –1.37 in 2025, placing it 183rd worldwide. The improvement after the early‑2000s low reflects incremental reforms in public service delivery and fiscal management, yet the recent decline signals persistent challenges in bureaucratic quality and policy implementation. Compared with regional peers, Liberia’s 2025 score of –1.37 is marginally worse than Chad (–1.36) and slightly better than Guinea‑Bissau (–1.39), underscoring the country’s relative position within a cluster of low‑performing states. The persistent gap between the 2012 peak and current levels suggests that gains from earlier reforms have not been fully institutionalised. Continued investment in capacity‑building, transparent budgeting and anti‑corruption measures will be essential to reverse the downward trend and move the score closer to the regional average.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.36 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.37 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.37 | −0.01 | #183 |
| 2023 | -1.36 | +0.08 | #185 |
| 2022 | -1.43 | −0.02 | #187 |
| 2021 | -1.41 | +0.05 | #187 |
| 2020 | -1.46 | −0.06 | #188 |
| 2019 | -1.39 | −0.07 | #188 |
| 2018 | -1.32 | +0.04 | #187 |
| 2017 | -1.36 | −0.05 | #187 |
| 2016 | -1.32 | +0.06 | #188 |
| 2015 | -1.37 | −0.04 | #188 |
| 2014 | -1.34 | +0.03 | #185 |
| 2013 | -1.36 | −0.21 | #186 |
| 2012 | -1.16 | +0.06 | #176 |
| 2011 | -1.22 | +0.03 | #184 |
| 2010 | -1.25 | −0.06 | #184 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Liberia matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Liberia's government effectiveness was -1.37 in 2025. Ranked 183rd globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from the previous year.
Liberia's government effectiveness peaked at -1.16 in 2012.
The lowest government effectiveness in Liberia was -1.79 in 2000.
Liberia ranks 183rd globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Liberia's government effectiveness is projected to reach -1.37 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Liberia in 2025 was -1.37. This ranks 183rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_liberia_government-effectiveness,
title = {Liberia Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/liberia/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}