Sweden Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Overview
Sweden's government effectiveness stood at 1.53 in 2025, a decline of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.53 by 2025. Sweden ranked 13th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.50 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.53 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.53 | −0.07 | #13 |
| 2023 | 1.60 | +0.03 | #12 |
| 2022 | 1.57 | −0.04 | #12 |
| 2021 | 1.61 | −0.06 | #11 |
| 2020 | 1.67 | −0.00 | #12 |
| 2019 | 1.67 | +0.00 | #12 |
| 2018 | 1.67 | −0.00 | #13 |
| 2017 | 1.68 | +0.01 | #13 |
| 2016 | 1.66 | −0.02 | #13 |
| 2015 | 1.68 | +0.00 | #15 |
| 2014 | 1.68 | −0.11 | #13 |
| 2013 | 1.79 | −0.12 | #7 |
| 2012 | 1.91 | −0.01 | #4 |
| 2011 | 1.93 | −0.04 | #4 |
| 2010 | 1.96 | −0.08 | #4 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sweden matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sweden's government effectiveness was 1.53 in 2025. Ranked 13th globally. This represents a 4.6% decrease from the previous year.
Sweden's government effectiveness peaked at 2.10 in 2004.
The lowest government effectiveness in Sweden was 1.53 in 2025.
Sweden ranks 13th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Sweden's government effectiveness is projected to reach 1.53 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Sweden in 2025 was 1.53. This ranks 13th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sweden_government-effectiveness,
title = {Sweden Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sweden/government-effectiveness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}