Myanmar Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Myanmar's government effectiveness was -2.13 in 2025, ranked 199th globally. This represents a 21.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
Myanmar’s Government Effectiveness score has declined sharply over the 26‑year series, falling from –1.21 in 1996 to a trough of –2.13 in 2025, the lowest value recorded and placing the country 199th out of 199 economies. The modest improvement achieved in 2016, when the index reached an all‑time peak of –1.01, was quickly erased by successive political crises and fiscal mismanagement, driving the metric down by more than one point within a decade. Compared with regional peers, Myanmar now trails Sudan (–2.02) and Lebanon (–1.99) and is only marginally better than Yemen (–2.21) and Afghanistan (–2.22), underscoring a broader governance deficit in the volatile Greater Mekong and South‑Asian context. The persistent downward trajectory suggests that without substantial reforms in public service delivery, regulatory quality and accountability, the effectiveness score is likely to remain near the current trough, limiting the country’s capacity to attract investment and sustain development gains.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Myanmar's government effectiveness was -2.13 in 2025. Ranked 199th globally. This represents a 21.6% decrease from the previous year.
Myanmar's government effectiveness peaked at -1.01 in 2016.
The lowest government effectiveness in Myanmar was -2.13 in 2025.
Myanmar ranks 199th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Myanmar's government effectiveness is projected to reach -2.13 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Myanmar in 2025 was -2.13. This ranks 199th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_myanmar_government-effectiveness,
title = {Myanmar Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/myanmar/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}