Montenegro Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Montenegro's government effectiveness was 0.18 in 2025, ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 26.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 2005–2025.
Overview
Montenegro's government effectiveness stood at 0.18 in 2025, a decline of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.18 by 2025. Montenegro ranked 83rd globally.
Montenegro’s Government Effectiveness score has slipped from its 2005 peak of 0.33 to a 2025 level of 0.18, placing the country 83rd in the global ranking and tying it with Kazakhstan (0.18) while remaining just above Senegal’s 0.19. The sharp decline to the all‑time trough of –0.28 in 2007 marks the low point of a twenty‑year series, after which the indicator has shown only modest recovery. The downward trajectory reflects persistent challenges in public service delivery, regulatory quality and the capacity of the civil service, which have limited the efficiency of policy implementation. Compared with peers such as Viet Nam (0.22) and El Salvador (0.16), Montenegro lags behind the modest gains achieved by those economies. Continued reforms aimed at strengthening institutional capacity and improving bureaucratic accountability will be essential to reverse the current trend and raise effectiveness in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.22 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.18 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.18 | −0.07 | #83 |
| 2023 | 0.25 | +0.27 | #79 |
| 2022 | -0.03 | +0.00 | #97 |
| 2021 | -0.03 | +0.08 | #97 |
| 2020 | -0.11 | −0.21 | #101 |
| 2019 | 0.11 | +0.02 | #83 |
| 2018 | 0.09 | −0.08 | #88 |
| 2017 | 0.17 | +0.04 | #79 |
| 2016 | 0.14 | −0.03 | #81 |
| 2015 | 0.17 | −0.13 | #78 |
| 2014 | 0.29 | +0.14 | #70 |
| 2013 | 0.15 | +0.03 | #79 |
| 2012 | 0.12 | +0.04 | #79 |
| 2011 | 0.08 | −0.06 | #83 |
| 2010 | 0.13 | +0.14 | #78 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Montenegro matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Montenegro's government effectiveness was 0.18 in 2025. Ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 26.3% decrease from the previous year.
Montenegro's government effectiveness peaked at 0.33 in 2005.
The lowest government effectiveness in Montenegro was -0.28 in 2007.
Montenegro ranks 83rd globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Montenegro's government effectiveness is projected to reach 0.18 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Montenegro in 2025 was 0.18. This ranks 83rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_montenegro_government-effectiveness,
title = {Montenegro Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/montenegro/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}