Mexico Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Mexico's government effectiveness was -0.20 in 2025, ranked 114th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Mexico's government effectiveness stood at -0.20 in 2025, a rise of +0.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.20 by 2025. Mexico ranked 114th globally.
Mexico’s Government Effectiveness score has slipped from a 1996 baseline of 0.23 to –0.20 in 2025, placing the country 114th globally and tying it with Tanzania at –0.20 and trailing Belize (–0.19) and Cabo Verde (–0.18). The indicator peaked at 0.38 in 1998, reflecting a period of relatively strong public service delivery and policy formulation, but then entered a prolonged decline that culminated in an all‑time trough of –0.34 in 2021, the lowest point in the 26‑year series. The recent modest rebound to –0.20 suggests incremental improvements in bureaucratic quality and regulatory enforcement, yet the score remains well below the 1998 high and signals persistent challenges in governance capacity. Continued reforms aimed at enhancing civil service professionalism, reducing corruption, and improving policy implementation could further lift the effectiveness rating, while fiscal pressures or political instability might reverse the modest upward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.18 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.20 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.20 | +0.00 | #114 |
| 2023 | -0.20 | +0.08 | #113 |
| 2022 | -0.28 | +0.06 | #116 |
| 2021 | -0.34 | −0.07 | #126 |
| 2020 | -0.27 | +0.04 | #116 |
| 2019 | -0.31 | −0.01 | #123 |
| 2018 | -0.29 | −0.23 | #116 |
| 2017 | -0.07 | −0.09 | #99 |
| 2016 | 0.03 | −0.09 | #90 |
| 2015 | 0.12 | −0.02 | #84 |
| 2014 | 0.13 | −0.17 | #82 |
| 2013 | 0.30 | +0.01 | #73 |
| 2012 | 0.30 | +0.04 | #72 |
| 2011 | 0.25 | +0.16 | #73 |
| 2010 | 0.10 | −0.05 | #80 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mexico matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mexico's government effectiveness was -0.20 in 2025. Ranked 114th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Mexico's government effectiveness peaked at 0.38 in 1998.
The lowest government effectiveness in Mexico was -0.34 in 2021.
Mexico ranks 114th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Mexico's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.20 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Mexico in 2025 was -0.20. This ranks 114th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mexico_government-effectiveness,
title = {Mexico Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mexico/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}