Malta Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Overview
Malta's government effectiveness stood at 0.36 in 2025, a decline of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.36 by 2025. Malta ranked 70th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.25 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.36 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.36 | −0.04 | #70 |
| 2023 | 0.40 | −0.41 | #67 |
| 2022 | 0.80 | −0.05 | #43 |
| 2021 | 0.85 | −0.14 | #43 |
| 2020 | 0.99 | +0.17 | #38 |
| 2019 | 0.82 | −0.11 | #45 |
| 2018 | 0.93 | −0.04 | #42 |
| 2017 | 0.97 | +0.05 | #38 |
| 2016 | 0.92 | +0.10 | #44 |
| 2015 | 0.82 | −0.20 | #49 |
| 2014 | 1.02 | −0.23 | #38 |
| 2013 | 1.25 | +0.01 | #28 |
| 2012 | 1.24 | +0.05 | #31 |
| 2011 | 1.19 | +0.00 | #32 |
| 2010 | 1.19 | +0.02 | #32 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malta 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
Malta's government effectiveness was 0.36 in 2025. Ranked 70th globally. This represents a 10.1% decrease from the previous year.
Malta's government effectiveness peaked at 1.27 in 2008.
The lowest government effectiveness in Malta was 0.36 in 2025.
Malta ranks 70th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Malta's government effectiveness is projected to reach 0.36 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Malta in 2025 was 0.36. This ranks 70th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malta_government-effectiveness,
title = {Malta Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malta/government-effectiveness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}