Luxembourg Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Luxembourg's government effectiveness was 1.94 in 2025, ranked 5th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Luxembourg's government effectiveness stood at 1.94 in 2025, a rise of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.94 by 2025. Luxembourg ranked 5th globally.
Luxembourg’s Government Effectiveness score stands at 1.94 in 2025, ranking fifth worldwide, and reflects a modest decline from its all‑time peak of 1.98 in 2002. The indicator, which aggregates perceptions of policy formulation and implementation quality, fell sharply to a trough of 1.57 in 2006 before gradually recovering over the subsequent two decades. Compared with peer economies, Luxembourg remains above Norway’s 1.85 and below Denmark’s 2.11, indicating a solid but not leading position among high‑performing administrations. The 26‑year coverage shows the country’s ability to sustain relatively high effectiveness despite the early‑2000s dip, suggesting institutional resilience amid fiscal and regulatory reforms. Continued investment in digital public services and further alignment of bureaucratic procedures with best‑practice standards could help Luxembourg close the gap with the top‑ranked peers and sustain an upward trajectory in future assessments.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.98 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.94 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.94 | +0.02 | #5 |
| 2023 | 1.91 | +0.14 | #5 |
| 2022 | 1.77 | +0.09 | #6 |
| 2021 | 1.68 | −0.12 | #10 |
| 2020 | 1.79 | +0.10 | #8 |
| 2019 | 1.70 | −0.04 | #11 |
| 2018 | 1.74 | +0.09 | #10 |
| 2017 | 1.65 | −0.01 | #14 |
| 2016 | 1.66 | −0.04 | #16 |
| 2015 | 1.69 | +0.04 | #14 |
| 2014 | 1.65 | +0.03 | #15 |
| 2013 | 1.62 | −0.04 | #14 |
| 2012 | 1.66 | −0.08 | #13 |
| 2011 | 1.74 | +0.03 | #11 |
| 2010 | 1.72 | −0.03 | #13 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Luxembourg 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
Luxembourg's government effectiveness was 1.94 in 2025. Ranked 5th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.
Luxembourg's government effectiveness peaked at 1.98 in 2002.
The lowest government effectiveness in Luxembourg was 1.57 in 2006.
Luxembourg ranks 5th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Luxembourg's government effectiveness is projected to reach 1.94 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Luxembourg in 2025 was 1.94. This ranks 5th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_luxembourg_government-effectiveness,
title = {Luxembourg Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/luxembourg/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}