Slovenia Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Slovenia's government effectiveness was 1.06 in 2025, ranked 34th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Slovenia's government effectiveness stood at 1.06 in 2025, a rise of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.06 by 2025. Slovenia ranked 34th globally.
Slovenia's Government Effectiveness index, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), has demonstrated a generally upward trend since its inception in 1996. The country's score improved from 0.89 in the initial year to an all-time peak of 1.14 in 2009, before gradually declining to 0.67 in 2000, and eventually stabilizing at 1.06 as of 2025. Slovenia now ranks among the top 35 countries globally in terms of government effectiveness, alongside peer countries such as Saudi Arabia and Germany, which share the same score of 1.06. France, with a score of 1.05, ranks just below Slovenia. The steady improvement in Slovenia's government effectiveness over the years suggests a stable and transparent institutional framework. However, a potential decline in foreign investment and growing economic uncertainty could test the country's ability to maintain its high level of government effectiveness in the future.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.05 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.06 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.06 | +0.02 | #34 |
| 2023 | 1.04 | −0.03 | #36 |
| 2022 | 1.07 | −0.07 | #37 |
| 2021 | 1.14 | +0.02 | #32 |
| 2020 | 1.12 | +0.08 | #30 |
| 2019 | 1.04 | −0.04 | #36 |
| 2018 | 1.08 | −0.05 | #35 |
| 2017 | 1.13 | +0.04 | #32 |
| 2016 | 1.09 | +0.15 | #34 |
| 2015 | 0.94 | −0.06 | #44 |
| 2014 | 1.00 | −0.00 | #40 |
| 2013 | 1.00 | −0.02 | #40 |
| 2012 | 1.02 | +0.04 | #38 |
| 2011 | 0.98 | −0.04 | #40 |
| 2010 | 1.01 | −0.13 | #38 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Slovenia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Slovenia's government effectiveness was 1.06 in 2025. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.
Slovenia's government effectiveness peaked at 1.14 in 2009.
The lowest government effectiveness in Slovenia was 0.67 in 2000.
Slovenia ranks 34th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Slovenia's government effectiveness is projected to reach 1.06 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Slovenia in 2025 was 1.06. This ranks 34th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_slovenia_government-effectiveness,
title = {Slovenia Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/slovenia/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}