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Mauritania Government Effectiveness

Government Effectiveness  GE.EST

-0.82 −0.06 (-7.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #157 Global Peak -0.10 (1998) Source World Bank WGI

Mauritania Government Effectiveness (1996–2025)

Overview

Mauritania's government effectiveness stood at -0.82 in 2025, a decline of +0.06 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.82 by 2025. Mauritania ranked 157th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Effectiveness YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.84 - -
2025* trend -0.82 - -
2025 -0.82 −0.06 #157
2023 -0.76 −0.04 #153
2022 -0.73 +0.05 #151
2021 -0.78 +0.06 #155
2020 -0.84 −0.23 #167
2019 -0.61 +0.22 #140
2018 -0.83 −0.02 #163
2017 -0.80 +0.05 #160
2016 -0.85 +0.21 #162
2015 -1.07 −0.08 #175
2014 -0.99 +0.00 #168
2013 -0.99 −0.08 #168
2012 -0.91 +0.05 #161
2011 -0.96 +0.02 #168
2010 -0.99 −0.06 #167
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 +176.4% GDP growth 18.3% C/A balance 3.7%
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

Mauritania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. 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 Mauritania's government effectiveness?

Mauritania's government effectiveness was -0.82 in 2025. Ranked 157th globally. This represents a 7.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government effectiveness in Mauritania?

Mauritania's government effectiveness peaked at -0.10 in 1998.

What was the lowest government effectiveness in Mauritania?

The lowest government effectiveness in Mauritania was -1.07 in 2015.

How does Mauritania rank in government effectiveness?

Mauritania ranks 157th 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 Mauritania in 2025?

Mauritania's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.82 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government effectiveness of Mauritania in 2025?

The government effectiveness of Mauritania in 2025 was -0.82. This ranks 157th in the world.

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