Papua New Guinea Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Papua New Guinea's government effectiveness was -0.82 in 2025, ranked 158th globally. This represents a 2.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Papua New Guinea's government effectiveness stood at -0.82 in 2025, a decline of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.82 by 2025. Papua New Guinea ranked 158th globally.
Papua New Guinea's government effectiveness has exhibited a downward trend, with the latest World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) score standing at -0.82, ranking 158 globally. This decline is notable, as the country's all-time peak in government effectiveness occurred in 1996, when the score reached -0.34. Conversely, the all-time trough of -0.89 was observed in 2021, indicating a significant drop in governance standards over the years. A comparison with peer countries reveals that Papua New Guinea's score is comparable to that of Mauritania, which also scored -0.82 in the latest assessment. This ranking suggests that Papua New Guinea's government effectiveness has been hindered by various factors, with the country's ranking likely to remain stagnant unless significant reforms are implemented to address corruption and improve public sector management. A sustained investment in institution-building and good governance practices would be essential to alter the trajectory of Papua New Guinea's government effectiveness.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.82 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.82 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.82 | −0.02 | #158 |
| 2023 | -0.80 | +0.01 | #157 |
| 2022 | -0.81 | +0.08 | #158 |
| 2021 | -0.89 | −0.06 | #169 |
| 2020 | -0.83 | −0.04 | #166 |
| 2019 | -0.79 | −0.14 | #159 |
| 2018 | -0.66 | +0.01 | #147 |
| 2017 | -0.66 | +0.07 | #146 |
| 2016 | -0.74 | −0.13 | #151 |
| 2015 | -0.60 | +0.01 | #139 |
| 2014 | -0.61 | +0.05 | #146 |
| 2013 | -0.66 | +0.08 | #140 |
| 2012 | -0.74 | −0.02 | #149 |
| 2011 | -0.72 | +0.01 | #147 |
| 2010 | -0.73 | +0.02 | #145 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Papua New Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Papua New Guinea's government effectiveness was -0.82 in 2025. Ranked 158th globally. This represents a 2.8% decrease from the previous year.
Papua New Guinea's government effectiveness peaked at -0.34 in 1996.
The lowest government effectiveness in Papua New Guinea was -0.89 in 2021.
Papua New Guinea ranks 158th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Papua New Guinea's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.82 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Papua New Guinea in 2025 was -0.82. This ranks 158th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_papua-new-guinea_government-effectiveness,
title = {Papua New Guinea Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/papua-new-guinea/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}