United Arab Emirates Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Overview
United Arab Emirates's government effectiveness stood at 1.57 in 2025, a decline of +0.03 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.57 by 2025. United Arab Emirates ranked 11th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.62 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.57 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.57 | −0.03 | #11 |
| 2023 | 1.60 | +0.31 | #11 |
| 2022 | 1.30 | −0.06 | #24 |
| 2021 | 1.36 | +0.08 | #22 |
| 2020 | 1.29 | −0.10 | #27 |
| 2019 | 1.38 | −0.05 | #23 |
| 2018 | 1.43 | +0.02 | #21 |
| 2017 | 1.41 | −0.00 | #23 |
| 2016 | 1.41 | −0.09 | #22 |
| 2015 | 1.50 | +0.05 | #21 |
| 2014 | 1.45 | +0.26 | #24 |
| 2013 | 1.19 | +0.03 | #33 |
| 2012 | 1.16 | +0.09 | #33 |
| 2011 | 1.07 | +0.15 | #35 |
| 2010 | 0.92 | −0.09 | #43 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
United Arab Emirates matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
United Arab Emirates's government effectiveness was 1.57 in 2025. Ranked 11th globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from the previous year.
United Arab Emirates's government effectiveness peaked at 1.60 in 2023.
The lowest government effectiveness in United Arab Emirates was 0.54 in 2003.
United Arab Emirates ranks 11th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
United Arab Emirates's government effectiveness is projected to reach 1.57 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of United Arab Emirates in 2025 was 1.57. This ranks 11th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-arab-emirates_government-effectiveness,
title = {United Arab Emirates Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-arab-emirates/government-effectiveness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}