South Africa Lowest Government Effectiveness
-0.42
The lowest government effectiveness in South Africa was -0.42 in 2025. The top 5 years were: 2025 (-0.42), 2023 (-0.26), 2022 (-0.11), 2021 (-0.07), 2020 (0.05).
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All Data (sorted by value)▾
| Year | Value | Change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -0.42 | −0.17 | 129th |
| 2023 | -0.26 | −0.15 | 119th |
| 2022 | -0.11 | −0.04 | 106th |
| 2021 | -0.07 | −0.12 | 100th |
| 2020 | 0.05 | −0.08 | 93rd |
| 2019 | 0.13 | +0.02 | 82nd |
| 2018 | 0.10 | +0.03 | 86th |
| 2017 | 0.07 | −0.03 | 87th |
| 2016 | 0.10 | +0.01 | 85th |
| 2015 | 0.09 | −0.08 | 87th |
| 2014 | 0.17 | −0.14 | 79th |
| 2013 | 0.31 | +0.14 | 72nd |
| 2012 | 0.17 | −0.05 | 77th |
| 2011 | 0.22 | +0.03 | 75th |
| 2010 | 0.19 | −0.12 | 73rd |
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