South Sudan Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Overview
South Sudan's government effectiveness stood at -2.35 in 2025, a decline of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -2.35 by 2025. South Sudan ranked 203rd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -2.34 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -2.35 | - | - |
| 2025 | -2.35 | −0.02 | #203 |
| 2023 | -2.33 | +0.06 | #203 |
| 2022 | -2.39 | +0.01 | #203 |
| 2021 | -2.40 | −0.08 | #203 |
| 2020 | -2.32 | +0.07 | #202 |
| 2019 | -2.38 | −0.06 | #203 |
| 2018 | -2.32 | +0.12 | #203 |
| 2017 | -2.44 | −0.10 | #203 |
| 2016 | -2.34 | −0.19 | #203 |
| 2015 | -2.15 | −0.05 | #202 |
| 2014 | -2.09 | −0.41 | #200 |
| 2013 | -1.68 | −0.07 | #198 |
| 2012 | -1.61 | −0.03 | #197 |
| 2011 | -1.59 | – | #195 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
South Sudan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2024. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
South Sudan's government effectiveness was -2.35 in 2025. Ranked 203rd globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from the previous year.
South Sudan's government effectiveness peaked at -1.59 in 2011.
The lowest government effectiveness in South Sudan was -2.44 in 2017.
South Sudan ranks 203rd globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
South Sudan's government effectiveness is projected to reach -2.35 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of South Sudan in 2025 was -2.35. This ranks 203rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_government-effectiveness,
title = {South Sudan Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/government-effectiveness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}