Nigeria Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Overview
Nigeria's government effectiveness stood at -0.72 in 2025, a rise of +0.13 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.72 by 2025. Nigeria ranked 153rd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.64 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.72 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.72 | +0.13 | #153 |
| 2023 | -0.85 | +0.19 | #161 |
| 2022 | -1.04 | −0.01 | #176 |
| 2021 | -1.03 | +0.12 | #175 |
| 2020 | -1.14 | +0.07 | #179 |
| 2019 | -1.21 | −0.09 | #184 |
| 2018 | -1.12 | −0.08 | #179 |
| 2017 | -1.04 | +0.08 | #175 |
| 2016 | -1.12 | −0.12 | #180 |
| 2015 | -1.00 | +0.19 | #172 |
| 2014 | -1.19 | −0.19 | #177 |
| 2013 | -1.00 | +0.00 | #169 |
| 2012 | -1.00 | +0.10 | #169 |
| 2011 | -1.10 | +0.06 | #175 |
| 2010 | -1.17 | +0.04 | #179 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nigeria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nigeria's government effectiveness was -0.72 in 2025. Ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 14.9% increase from the previous year.
Nigeria's government effectiveness peaked at -0.72 in 2025.
The lowest government effectiveness in Nigeria was -1.21 in 2019.
Nigeria ranks 153rd globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Nigeria's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.72 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Nigeria in 2025 was -0.72. This ranks 153rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nigeria_government-effectiveness,
title = {Nigeria Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nigeria/government-effectiveness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}