United Kingdom Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Overview
United Kingdom's government effectiveness stood at 1.02 in 2025, a decline of +0.15 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.02 by 2025. United Kingdom ranked 38th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.95 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.02 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.02 | −0.15 | #38 |
| 2023 | 1.16 | −0.08 | #30 |
| 2022 | 1.24 | −0.00 | #28 |
| 2021 | 1.24 | −0.09 | #30 |
| 2020 | 1.33 | −0.12 | #24 |
| 2019 | 1.45 | +0.09 | #22 |
| 2018 | 1.36 | −0.07 | #25 |
| 2017 | 1.43 | −0.14 | #21 |
| 2016 | 1.57 | −0.13 | #17 |
| 2015 | 1.71 | +0.08 | #13 |
| 2014 | 1.62 | +0.11 | #16 |
| 2013 | 1.51 | −0.08 | #19 |
| 2012 | 1.59 | −0.01 | #15 |
| 2011 | 1.60 | −0.01 | #15 |
| 2010 | 1.62 | +0.11 | #16 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
United Kingdom matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1985. 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 Kingdom's government effectiveness was 1.02 in 2025. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 12.5% decrease from the previous year.
United Kingdom's government effectiveness peaked at 1.88 in 1996.
The lowest government effectiveness in United Kingdom was 1.02 in 2025.
United Kingdom ranks 38th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
United Kingdom's government effectiveness is projected to reach 1.02 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of United Kingdom in 2025 was 1.02. This ranks 38th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-kingdom_government-effectiveness,
title = {United Kingdom Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-kingdom/government-effectiveness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}