United Arab Emirates Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
United Arab Emirates's government effectiveness was 1.57 in 2025, ranked 11th globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
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.
The United Arab Emirates has demonstrated a significant improvement in government effectiveness over the past two and a half decades. Starting from a baseline of 0.78 in 1996, the country's government effectiveness score has steadily increased, peaking at 1.60 in 2023. This remarkable progress has propelled the UAE to 11th globally in the latest 2025 rankings, with a score of 1.57. The stark contrast with the country's all-time trough in 2003, when the score was a mere 0.54, highlights the UAE's substantial strides in governance and institutional development. Notably, the UAE has surpassed peer countries such as Australia, which ranks at 1.56, and is on par with Finland's 1.61. While the UAE's government effectiveness has shown a consistent upward trend, potential challenges in maintaining this trajectory may arise if the country fails to address issues of corruption and transparency, which could undermine the progress made thus far.
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}
}