Timor-Leste Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Overview
Timor-Leste's government effectiveness stood at -0.79 in 2025, a rise of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.79 by 2025. Timor-Leste ranked 156th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.79 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.79 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.79 | +0.05 | #156 |
| 2023 | -0.84 | −0.07 | #160 |
| 2022 | -0.77 | −0.02 | #155 |
| 2021 | -0.75 | +0.00 | #151 |
| 2020 | -0.76 | +0.10 | #157 |
| 2019 | -0.86 | +0.08 | #167 |
| 2018 | -0.94 | +0.07 | #169 |
| 2017 | -1.00 | +0.04 | #172 |
| 2016 | -1.04 | +0.04 | #175 |
| 2015 | -1.08 | +0.13 | #177 |
| 2014 | -1.21 | +0.03 | #178 |
| 2013 | -1.25 | −0.05 | #181 |
| 2012 | -1.20 | −0.01 | #179 |
| 2011 | -1.19 | +0.07 | #179 |
| 2010 | -1.25 | −0.06 | #183 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Timor-Leste matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Timor-Leste's government effectiveness was -0.79 in 2025. Ranked 156th globally. This represents a 6.3% increase from the previous year.
Timor-Leste's government effectiveness peaked at -0.69 in 2004.
The lowest government effectiveness in Timor-Leste was -1.25 in 2010.
Timor-Leste ranks 156th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Timor-Leste's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.79 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Timor-Leste in 2025 was -0.79. This ranks 156th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_timor-leste_government-effectiveness,
title = {Timor-Leste Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/timor-leste/government-effectiveness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}