Nepal Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Nepal's government effectiveness was -0.69 in 2025, ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 14.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
Nepal’s Government Effectiveness score has slipped from –0.38 in 1996 to –0.69 in 2025, placing the country 152nd in the global ranking and trailing peers such as Bangladesh (–0.68) and Peru (–0.66). The indicator reached its highest level of –0.35 in 1998, shortly after the 1996 baseline, but then entered a prolonged decline that culminated in an all‑time trough of –1.14 in 2015, reflecting weakened bureaucratic capacity and policy implementation during that period. Since the 2015 low, modest improvements have lifted the score to the current –0.69, yet the trajectory remains downward relative to the late‑1990s peak and lags behind comparable developing economies. Continued reforms in public sector management, digitalization of services, and stronger accountability mechanisms could arrest the decline and set Nepal on a path toward higher effectiveness in the coming years.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Nepal's government effectiveness was -0.69 in 2025. Ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 14.3% increase from the previous year.
Nepal's government effectiveness peaked at -0.35 in 1998.
The lowest government effectiveness in Nepal was -1.14 in 2015.
Nepal ranks 152nd globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Nepal's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.69 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Nepal in 2025 was -0.69. This ranks 152nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nepal_government-effectiveness,
title = {Nepal Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}