West Bank and Gaza Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Overview
West Bank and Gaza's government effectiveness stood at -1.31 in 2025, a decline of +0.10 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.31 by 2025. West Bank and Gaza ranked 181st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.42 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.31 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.31 | −0.10 | #181 |
| 2023 | -1.21 | −0.31 | #182 |
| 2022 | -0.90 | −0.10 | #168 |
| 2021 | -0.80 | −0.12 | #159 |
| 2020 | -0.68 | +0.10 | #146 |
| 2019 | -0.78 | +0.02 | #155 |
| 2018 | -0.79 | −0.36 | #160 |
| 2017 | -0.44 | +0.23 | #132 |
| 2016 | -0.67 | −0.16 | #146 |
| 2015 | -0.51 | −0.02 | #133 |
| 2014 | -0.49 | +0.24 | #129 |
| 2013 | -0.73 | −0.01 | #146 |
| 2012 | -0.71 | −0.11 | #147 |
| 2011 | -0.60 | −0.22 | #136 |
| 2010 | -0.37 | +0.30 | #117 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
West Bank and Gaza's government effectiveness was -1.31 in 2025. Ranked 181st globally. This represents a 8.3% decrease from the previous year.
West Bank and Gaza's government effectiveness peaked at -0.37 in 2010.
The lowest government effectiveness in West Bank and Gaza was -1.31 in 2025.
West Bank and Gaza ranks 181st globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
West Bank and Gaza's government effectiveness is projected to reach -1.31 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of West Bank and Gaza in 2025 was -1.31. This ranks 181st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_west-bank-and-gaza_government-effectiveness,
title = {West Bank and Gaza Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/west-bank-and-gaza/government-effectiveness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}