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Madagascar Government Effectiveness

Government Effectiveness  GE.EST

-0.88 +0.14 (+13.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #160 Global Peak -0.32 (2002) Source World Bank WGI

Madagascar Government Effectiveness (1996–2025)

Overview

Madagascar's government effectiveness stood at -0.88 in 2025, a rise of +0.14 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.88 by 2025. Madagascar ranked 160th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Effectiveness YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.84 - -
2025* trend -0.88 - -
2025 -0.88 +0.14 #160
2023 -1.02 −0.05 #175
2022 -0.97 +0.06 #173
2021 -1.03 +0.03 #176
2020 -1.05 +0.14 #176
2019 -1.19 +0.02 #183
2018 -1.21 −0.02 #184
2017 -1.19 +0.03 #182
2016 -1.23 +0.10 #184
2015 -1.33 −0.01 #187
2014 -1.32 −0.18 #184
2013 -1.15 −0.03 #175
2012 -1.12 −0.05 #174
2011 -1.07 −0.07 #171
2010 -1.00 −0.15 #168
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +42.3% GDP growth 4.0% C/A balance 0.4%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Madagascar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madagascar's government effectiveness?

Madagascar's government effectiveness was -0.88 in 2025. Ranked 160th globally. This represents a 13.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government effectiveness in Madagascar?

Madagascar's government effectiveness peaked at -0.32 in 2002.

What was the lowest government effectiveness in Madagascar?

The lowest government effectiveness in Madagascar was -1.33 in 2015.

How does Madagascar rank in government effectiveness?

Madagascar ranks 160th 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 Madagascar in 2025?

Madagascar's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.88 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government effectiveness of Madagascar in 2025?

The government effectiveness of Madagascar in 2025 was -0.88. This ranks 160th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_madagascar_government-effectiveness, title = {Madagascar Government Effectiveness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/madagascar/government-effectiveness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }