Syrian Arab Republic Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Syrian Arab Republic's government effectiveness was -1.80 in 2025, ranked 195th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Syrian Arab Republic's government effectiveness stood at -1.80 in 2025, a decline of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.80 by 2025. Syrian Arab Republic ranked 195th globally.
Syrian Arab Republic’s Government Effectiveness score has slipped to –1.80 in 2025, placing it 195th out of 199 economies and signalling a deterioration from the modest –0.80 recorded in 1996. The indicator reached its most favorable level of –0.45 in 2010, a brief improvement that was erased by the deepening crisis of the civil war, culminating in an all‑time low of –1.85 in 2016. Over the 26‑year coverage period the trajectory has been consistently negative, reflecting persistent deficiencies in policy formulation, implementation and public service delivery. By comparison, peer states such as Eritrea (–1.76) and Somalia, Fed. Rep. (–1.82) exhibit similarly low scores, underscoring a regional pattern of weak institutional capacity. Unless substantial reforms in governance structures, fiscal management and anti‑corruption measures are undertaken, the downward trend is likely to persist, keeping Syria near the bottom of the effectiveness rankings.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.80 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.80 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.80 | −0.01 | #195 |
| 2023 | -1.79 | −0.04 | #196 |
| 2022 | -1.75 | +0.01 | #197 |
| 2021 | -1.77 | −0.01 | #198 |
| 2020 | -1.75 | −0.01 | #198 |
| 2019 | -1.74 | −0.04 | #195 |
| 2018 | -1.70 | +0.10 | #196 |
| 2017 | -1.80 | +0.05 | #198 |
| 2016 | -1.85 | −0.22 | #199 |
| 2015 | -1.63 | −0.22 | #193 |
| 2014 | -1.41 | −0.00 | #187 |
| 2013 | -1.41 | −0.25 | #189 |
| 2012 | -1.16 | −0.64 | #177 |
| 2011 | -0.52 | −0.07 | #124 |
| 2010 | -0.45 | +0.04 | #120 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Syrian Arab Republic matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2019. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Syrian Arab Republic's government effectiveness was -1.80 in 2025. Ranked 195th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Syrian Arab Republic's government effectiveness peaked at -0.45 in 2010.
The lowest government effectiveness in Syrian Arab Republic was -1.85 in 2016.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 195th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Syrian Arab Republic's government effectiveness is projected to reach -1.80 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Syrian Arab Republic in 2025 was -1.80. This ranks 195th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_syrian-arab-republic_government-effectiveness,
title = {Syrian Arab Republic Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/syrian-arab-republic/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}