Namibia Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Namibia's government effectiveness was 0.01 in 2025, ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 68.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Namibia's government effectiveness stood at 0.01 in 2025, a decline of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.01 by 2025. Namibia ranked 103rd globally.
Namibia’s Government Effectiveness score, measured on the World Bank’s Governance Indicators scale, has fallen dramatically from its all‑time peak of 0.43 in 1996 to a trough of 0.01 in 2025, placing the country 103rd globally. Over the 26‑year coverage period the indicator has slipped by 0.42 points, reflecting a persistent erosion of the quality of public services, policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of the civil service. The decline is stark when compared with peers such as the Maldives (0.02) and Ghana (0.02), which, despite facing similar development constraints, maintain modestly higher effectiveness scores. The downward trajectory coincides with broader challenges in fiscal management and institutional capacity that have limited reforms. If Namibia can strengthen accountability mechanisms, improve bureaucratic meritocracy and invest in capacity‑building, the current trend could be reversed, offering the prospect of a gradual climb in government effectiveness in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.00 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.01 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.01 | −0.02 | #103 |
| 2023 | 0.03 | −0.04 | #94 |
| 2022 | 0.07 | +0.03 | #85 |
| 2021 | 0.04 | −0.01 | #88 |
| 2020 | 0.05 | −0.05 | #92 |
| 2019 | 0.10 | −0.01 | #84 |
| 2018 | 0.11 | −0.11 | #84 |
| 2017 | 0.22 | +0.03 | #75 |
| 2016 | 0.19 | −0.10 | #77 |
| 2015 | 0.30 | +0.07 | #67 |
| 2014 | 0.22 | −0.05 | #75 |
| 2013 | 0.27 | +0.03 | #75 |
| 2012 | 0.24 | +0.10 | #75 |
| 2011 | 0.13 | −0.02 | #77 |
| 2010 | 0.16 | −0.05 | #76 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Namibia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2009. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Namibia's government effectiveness was 0.01 in 2025. Ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 68.6% decrease from the previous year.
Namibia's government effectiveness peaked at 0.43 in 1996.
The lowest government effectiveness in Namibia was 0.01 in 2025.
Namibia ranks 103rd globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Namibia's government effectiveness is projected to reach 0.01 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Namibia in 2025 was 0.01. This ranks 103rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_namibia_government-effectiveness,
title = {Namibia Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/namibia/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}