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Uruguay Government Effectiveness

Government Effectiveness  GE.EST

0.99 +0.14 (+16.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #40 Global Peak 0.99 (2025) Source World Bank WGI

Uruguay Government Effectiveness (1996–2025)

Overview

Uruguay's government effectiveness stood at 0.99 in 2025, a rise of +0.14 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.99 by 2025. Uruguay ranked 40th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Effectiveness YoY change Rank
2026* trend 1.04 - -
2025* trend 0.99 - -
2025 0.99 +0.14 #40
2023 0.85 +0.00 #40
2022 0.85 +0.05 #42
2021 0.80 +0.07 #47
2020 0.73 +0.09 #47
2019 0.64 +0.14 #51
2018 0.50 +0.10 #57
2017 0.40 −0.10 #64
2016 0.50 +0.05 #56
2015 0.45 +0.02 #59
2014 0.44 +0.04 #59
2013 0.40 −0.02 #67
2012 0.42 −0.12 #68
2011 0.54 −0.09 #59
2010 0.63 +0.01 #55
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 9.8% GDP growth -7.4% Unemployment 10.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Uruguay matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uruguay's government effectiveness?

Uruguay's government effectiveness was 0.99 in 2025. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 16.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government effectiveness in Uruguay?

Uruguay's government effectiveness peaked at 0.99 in 2025.

What was the lowest government effectiveness in Uruguay?

The lowest government effectiveness in Uruguay was 0.30 in 2004.

How does Uruguay rank in government effectiveness?

Uruguay ranks 40th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government effectiveness?

The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.

What is the projected government effectiveness of Uruguay in 2025?

Uruguay's government effectiveness is projected to reach 0.99 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government effectiveness of Uruguay in 2025?

The government effectiveness of Uruguay in 2025 was 0.99. This ranks 40th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_uruguay_government-effectiveness, title = {Uruguay Government Effectiveness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/uruguay/government-effectiveness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }