Tanzania Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Tanzania's government effectiveness was -0.20 in 2025, ranked 115th globally. This represents a 55.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Tanzania's government effectiveness stood at -0.20 in 2025, a rise of +0.25 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.20 by 2025. Tanzania ranked 115th globally.
Tanzania’s Government Effectiveness score on the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators improved from –0.69 in 1996 to –0.20 in 2025, marking the highest level recorded over the 26‑year coverage period and placing the country at rank 115 globally. The index, which gauges the quality of public services, policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of the government’s commitment to such policies, reached its all‑time trough of –0.85 in 2019 before rebounding sharply in the subsequent years. This upward trajectory aligns Tanzania with peers such as Mexico (–0.20) and Bulgaria (–0.21), which occupy similar positions in the global ranking. The sustained improvement suggests that reforms in bureaucratic capacity and anti‑corruption measures have begun to bear fruit, although the score remains well below the neutral midpoint of zero. Continued investment in institutional capacity and transparent governance will be essential to maintain the positive trend and move the rating further toward positive territory.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.09 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.20 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.20 | +0.25 | #115 |
| 2023 | -0.46 | +0.01 | #131 |
| 2022 | -0.46 | +0.19 | #133 |
| 2021 | -0.65 | +0.09 | #143 |
| 2020 | -0.74 | +0.12 | #154 |
| 2019 | -0.85 | −0.07 | #165 |
| 2018 | -0.78 | −0.10 | #158 |
| 2017 | -0.68 | −0.08 | #149 |
| 2016 | -0.61 | +0.05 | #138 |
| 2015 | -0.65 | +0.00 | #143 |
| 2014 | -0.66 | +0.06 | #149 |
| 2013 | -0.71 | −0.01 | #144 |
| 2012 | -0.70 | −0.04 | #146 |
| 2011 | -0.66 | −0.04 | #143 |
| 2010 | -0.62 | +0.01 | #137 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tanzania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tanzania's government effectiveness was -0.20 in 2025. Ranked 115th globally. This represents a 55.9% increase from the previous year.
Tanzania's government effectiveness peaked at -0.20 in 2025.
The lowest government effectiveness in Tanzania was -0.85 in 2019.
Tanzania ranks 115th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Tanzania's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.20 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Tanzania in 2025 was -0.20. This ranks 115th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tanzania_government-effectiveness,
title = {Tanzania Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tanzania/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}