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Vanuatu Government Effectiveness

Government Effectiveness  GE.EST

-0.61 −0.05 (-8.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #147 Global Peak -0.18 (2013) Source World Bank WGI

Vanuatu Government Effectiveness (2004–2025)

Overview

Vanuatu's government effectiveness stood at -0.61 in 2025, a decline of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.61 by 2025. Vanuatu ranked 147th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Effectiveness YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.64 - -
2025* trend -0.61 - -
2025 -0.61 −0.05 #147
2023 -0.57 −0.03 #139
2022 -0.54 +0.01 #137
2021 -0.55 −0.17 #138
2020 -0.38 +0.13 #124
2019 -0.52 −0.06 #132
2018 -0.46 +0.50 #128
2017 -0.96 −0.00 #170
2016 -0.96 −0.14 #170
2015 -0.82 −0.31 #159
2014 -0.52 −0.34 #134
2013 -0.18 +0.01 #105
2012 -0.19 +0.02 #105
2011 -0.21 +0.05 #106
2010 -0.27 +0.05 #111
Show all years (2004-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +21.6% GDP growth 3.2% C/A balance 7.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Vanuatu matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vanuatu's government effectiveness?

Vanuatu's government effectiveness was -0.61 in 2025. Ranked 147th globally. This represents a 8.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government effectiveness in Vanuatu?

Vanuatu's government effectiveness peaked at -0.18 in 2013.

What was the lowest government effectiveness in Vanuatu?

The lowest government effectiveness in Vanuatu was -0.96 in 2017.

How does Vanuatu rank in government effectiveness?

Vanuatu ranks 147th 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 Vanuatu in 2025?

Vanuatu's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.61 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government effectiveness of Vanuatu in 2025?

The government effectiveness of Vanuatu in 2025 was -0.61. This ranks 147th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_vanuatu_government-effectiveness, title = {Vanuatu Government Effectiveness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/government-effectiveness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }