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Myanmar Government Effectiveness

Government Effectiveness  GE.EST

-2.13 −0.38 (-21.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #199 Global Peak -1.01 (2016) Source World Bank WGI

Myanmar Government Effectiveness (1996–2025)

Overview

Myanmar's government effectiveness stood at -2.13 in 2025, a decline of +0.38 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -2.13 by 2025. Myanmar ranked 199th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Effectiveness YoY change Rank
2026* trend -2.31 - -
2025* trend -2.13 - -
2025 -2.13 −0.38 #199
2023 -1.75 −0.07 #195
2022 -1.69 −0.27 #192
2021 -1.42 −0.40 #188
2020 -1.02 +0.17 #173
2019 -1.19 −0.09 #182
2018 -1.09 −0.01 #177
2017 -1.09 −0.07 #177
2016 -1.01 +0.28 #173
2015 -1.29 +0.01 #186
2014 -1.30 +0.21 #183
2013 -1.51 −0.03 #193
2012 -1.48 +0.13 #192
2011 -1.61 +0.02 #196
2010 -1.63 −0.00 #195
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 +40.4% GDP growth 10.6% C/A balance 2.7%
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

Myanmar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2009. 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 Myanmar's government effectiveness?

Myanmar's government effectiveness was -2.13 in 2025. Ranked 199th globally. This represents a 21.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government effectiveness in Myanmar?

Myanmar's government effectiveness peaked at -1.01 in 2016.

What was the lowest government effectiveness in Myanmar?

The lowest government effectiveness in Myanmar was -2.13 in 2025.

How does Myanmar rank in government effectiveness?

Myanmar ranks 199th 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 Myanmar in 2025?

Myanmar's government effectiveness is projected to reach -2.13 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government effectiveness of Myanmar in 2025?

The government effectiveness of Myanmar in 2025 was -2.13. This ranks 199th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_myanmar_government-effectiveness, title = {Myanmar Government Effectiveness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/myanmar/government-effectiveness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }