Serbia Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Serbia's government effectiveness was 0.07 in 2025, ranked 95th globally. This represents a 789.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Serbia's government effectiveness stood at 0.07 in 2025, a rise of +0.06 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.07 by 2025. Serbia ranked 95th globally.
Serbia's Government Effectiveness, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past quarter-century. The country's index score has oscillated between -1.06 in 1996, its lowest point, and 0.07 in 2018 and 2025, its highest. This improvement in effectiveness is somewhat mirrored in Morocco, which shares a similar score of 0.07. Serbia's progress suggests a gradual increase in the quality of governance, with the country's institutions becoming more effective in delivering public services and implementing policies. Despite this progress, Serbia's effectiveness still lags behind that of more developed nations. To sustain this trajectory, Serbia would need to continue investing in institutional capacity-building and strengthen its public sector management. Sustained economic growth, driven by private sector investment and foreign direct investment, could further enhance the government's effectiveness by increasing its revenue base and allowing for more efficient service delivery.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.08 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.07 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.07 | +0.06 | #95 |
| 2023 | 0.01 | −0.06 | #96 |
| 2022 | 0.07 | +0.05 | #86 |
| 2021 | 0.01 | +0.06 | #94 |
| 2020 | -0.04 | −0.03 | #97 |
| 2019 | -0.02 | −0.09 | #96 |
| 2018 | 0.07 | +0.00 | #91 |
| 2017 | 0.07 | +0.11 | #86 |
| 2016 | -0.04 | −0.04 | #98 |
| 2015 | 0.00 | −0.00 | #93 |
| 2014 | 0.00 | +0.18 | #87 |
| 2013 | -0.18 | −0.01 | #106 |
| 2012 | -0.17 | −0.04 | #102 |
| 2011 | -0.13 | −0.06 | #99 |
| 2010 | -0.08 | −0.01 | #91 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Serbia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Serbia's government effectiveness was 0.07 in 2025. Ranked 95th globally. This represents a 789.4% increase from the previous year.
Serbia's government effectiveness peaked at 0.07 in 2018.
The lowest government effectiveness in Serbia was -1.06 in 1996.
Serbia ranks 95th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Serbia's government effectiveness is projected to reach 0.07 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Serbia in 2025 was 0.07. This ranks 95th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_serbia_government-effectiveness,
title = {Serbia Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/serbia/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}