Timor-Leste Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Timor-Leste's government effectiveness was -0.79 in 2025, ranked 156th globally. This represents a 6.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 2002–2025.
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.
Timor‑Leste’s Government Effectiveness score has drifted modestly downward since the World Bank’s World Governance Indicators first recorded it in 2002 at –0.76, reaching a brief improvement in 2004 with an all‑time peak of –0.69 before slipping to an all‑time trough of –1.25 in 2010. The 2025 estimate of –0.79 places the nation at 156th out of 191 economies, marginally worse than Brazil’s –0.76 and slightly better than Djibouti’s –0.73, indicating that institutional capacity remains weaker than that of many middle‑income peers. Over the 23‑year coverage period, the score’s volatility reflects persistent challenges in public service delivery, policy formulation, and bureaucratic quality, compounded by limited fiscal resources and frequent changes in political leadership. Recent reforms aimed at strengthening civil service recruitment and enhancing inter‑agency coordination have begun to stabilize the indicator, but without sustained investment in capacity‑building and anti‑corruption measures the upward trajectory is likely to remain tentative.
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}
}