Mongolia Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Mongolia's government effectiveness was -0.61 in 2025, ranked 145th globally. This represents a 28.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Mongolia's government effectiveness stood at -0.61 in 2025, a decline of +0.13 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.61 by 2025. Mongolia ranked 145th globally.
Mongolia’s Government Effectiveness score, measured on the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators, stood at –0.60 in 2025, placing it 145th among 193 economies. The index, which gauges the quality of public services, policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of the government’s commitment to such policies, has been tracked over 26 years. After a modest high of –0.10 in 2016, the score fell sharply to an all‑time low of –0.66 in 2009, reflecting a period of institutional weakness that coincided with global financial turbulence and domestic fiscal strain. Since then, Mongolia has gradually improved, yet the 2025 figure remains below the levels of peer countries such as Zambia (–0.60) and Mozambique (–0.61), indicating persistent challenges in bureaucratic capacity and regulatory quality. Continued reforms aimed at enhancing civil service professionalism, reducing corruption, and strengthening fiscal management could help reverse the downward trajectory and bring Mongolia’s effectiveness closer to regional averages.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.65 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.61 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.61 | −0.13 | #145 |
| 2023 | -0.47 | −0.05 | #133 |
| 2022 | -0.42 | +0.09 | #131 |
| 2021 | -0.52 | −0.10 | #135 |
| 2020 | -0.42 | −0.19 | #127 |
| 2019 | -0.23 | +0.01 | #118 |
| 2018 | -0.25 | +0.03 | #111 |
| 2017 | -0.28 | −0.18 | #118 |
| 2016 | -0.10 | +0.35 | #103 |
| 2015 | -0.45 | −0.02 | #130 |
| 2014 | -0.43 | +0.11 | #125 |
| 2013 | -0.54 | +0.09 | #131 |
| 2012 | -0.63 | −0.05 | #137 |
| 2011 | -0.58 | −0.01 | #132 |
| 2010 | -0.56 | +0.10 | #127 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mongolia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mongolia's government effectiveness was -0.61 in 2025. Ranked 145th globally. This represents a 28.3% decrease from the previous year.
Mongolia's government effectiveness peaked at -0.10 in 2016.
The lowest government effectiveness in Mongolia was -0.66 in 2009.
Mongolia ranks 145th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Mongolia's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.61 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Mongolia in 2025 was -0.61. This ranks 145th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mongolia_government-effectiveness,
title = {Mongolia Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mongolia/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}