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Nigeria Government Effectiveness

Government Effectiveness  GE.EST

-0.72 +0.13 (+14.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #153 Global Peak -0.72 (2025) Source World Bank WGI

Nigeria Government Effectiveness (1996–2025)

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
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +20.5% GDP growth 4.1% C/A balance 6.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

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

What is Nigeria's government effectiveness?

Nigeria's government effectiveness was -0.72 in 2025. Ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 14.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government effectiveness in Nigeria?

Nigeria's government effectiveness peaked at -0.72 in 2025.

What was the lowest government effectiveness in Nigeria?

The lowest government effectiveness in Nigeria was -1.21 in 2019.

How does Nigeria rank in government effectiveness?

Nigeria ranks 153rd 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 Nigeria in 2025?

Nigeria's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.72 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government effectiveness of Nigeria in 2025?

The government effectiveness of Nigeria in 2025 was -0.72. This ranks 153rd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_nigeria_government-effectiveness, title = {Nigeria Government Effectiveness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/nigeria/government-effectiveness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }