Switzerland Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Overview
Switzerland's government effectiveness stood at 2.22 in 2025, a rise of +0.08 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.22 by 2025. Switzerland ranked 2nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.27 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.22 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.22 | +0.08 | #2 |
| 2023 | 2.13 | +0.09 | #2 |
| 2022 | 2.05 | +0.06 | #2 |
| 2021 | 1.99 | +0.02 | #3 |
| 2020 | 1.97 | +0.06 | #3 |
| 2019 | 1.92 | −0.08 | #3 |
| 2018 | 2.00 | −0.02 | #3 |
| 2017 | 2.02 | +0.05 | #2 |
| 2016 | 1.97 | +0.00 | #2 |
| 2015 | 1.97 | −0.14 | #2 |
| 2014 | 2.10 | +0.29 | #2 |
| 2013 | 1.82 | −0.07 | #5 |
| 2012 | 1.88 | +0.02 | #6 |
| 2011 | 1.86 | −0.01 | #6 |
| 2010 | 1.87 | −0.07 | #6 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Switzerland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Switzerland's government effectiveness was 2.22 in 2025. Ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 3.9% increase from the previous year.
Switzerland's government effectiveness peaked at 2.22 in 2025.
The lowest government effectiveness in Switzerland was 1.75 in 2003.
Switzerland ranks 2nd globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Switzerland's government effectiveness is projected to reach 2.22 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Switzerland in 2025 was 2.22. This ranks 2nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_switzerland_government-effectiveness,
title = {Switzerland Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/switzerland/government-effectiveness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}