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Nepal Government Effectiveness

Government Effectiveness  GE.EST

-0.69 +0.12 (+14.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #152 Global Peak -0.35 (1998) Source World Bank WGI

Nepal Government Effectiveness (1996–2025)

Overview

Nepal's government effectiveness stood at -0.69 in 2025, a rise of +0.12 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.69 by 2025. Nepal ranked 152nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Effectiveness YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.63 - -
2025* trend -0.69 - -
2025 -0.69 +0.12 #152
2023 -0.81 +0.11 #158
2022 -0.92 +0.01 #171
2021 -0.93 +0.06 #171
2020 -0.99 +0.11 #171
2019 -1.09 −0.14 #176
2018 -0.95 −0.01 #170
2017 -0.94 −0.05 #167
2016 -0.89 +0.24 #164
2015 -1.14 −0.27 #178
2014 -0.86 +0.07 #163
2013 -0.93 +0.06 #164
2012 -0.99 −0.07 #168
2011 -0.92 −0.02 #166
2010 -0.90 +0.07 #160
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.8% GDP growth 0.4% Unemployment 10.7%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nepal's government effectiveness?

Nepal's government effectiveness was -0.69 in 2025. Ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 14.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government effectiveness in Nepal?

Nepal's government effectiveness peaked at -0.35 in 1998.

What was the lowest government effectiveness in Nepal?

The lowest government effectiveness in Nepal was -1.14 in 2015.

How does Nepal rank in government effectiveness?

Nepal ranks 152nd 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 Nepal in 2025?

Nepal's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.69 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government effectiveness of Nepal in 2025?

The government effectiveness of Nepal in 2025 was -0.69. This ranks 152nd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_nepal_government-effectiveness, title = {Nepal Government Effectiveness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/government-effectiveness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }