Saudi Arabia Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Overview
Saudi Arabia's government effectiveness stood at 1.06 in 2025, a rise of +0.26 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.06 by 2025. Saudi Arabia ranked 33rd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.21 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.06 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.06 | +0.26 | #33 |
| 2023 | 0.80 | +0.21 | #41 |
| 2022 | 0.58 | +0.12 | #56 |
| 2021 | 0.46 | +0.35 | #62 |
| 2020 | 0.11 | −0.15 | #87 |
| 2019 | 0.26 | −0.01 | #71 |
| 2018 | 0.27 | +0.06 | #70 |
| 2017 | 0.21 | −0.00 | #77 |
| 2016 | 0.21 | +0.06 | #75 |
| 2015 | 0.15 | −0.04 | #80 |
| 2014 | 0.19 | +0.14 | #78 |
| 2013 | 0.06 | +0.04 | #84 |
| 2012 | 0.02 | +0.34 | #84 |
| 2011 | -0.32 | −0.29 | #111 |
| 2010 | -0.02 | +0.09 | #88 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Saudi Arabia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Saudi Arabia's government effectiveness was 1.06 in 2025. Ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 33.0% increase from the previous year.
Saudi Arabia's government effectiveness peaked at 1.06 in 2025.
The lowest government effectiveness in Saudi Arabia was -0.39 in 2005.
Saudi Arabia ranks 33rd globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Saudi Arabia's government effectiveness is projected to reach 1.06 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Saudi Arabia in 2025 was 1.06. This ranks 33rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_saudi-arabia_government-effectiveness,
title = {Saudi Arabia Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/government-effectiveness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}