Zimbabwe Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Overview
Zimbabwe's government effectiveness stood at -1.12 in 2025, a rise of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.12 by 2025. Zimbabwe ranked 171st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.09 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.12 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.12 | +0.05 | #171 |
| 2023 | -1.17 | +0.08 | #179 |
| 2022 | -1.25 | +0.04 | #181 |
| 2021 | -1.29 | +0.05 | #182 |
| 2020 | -1.34 | −0.03 | #187 |
| 2019 | -1.31 | −0.01 | #185 |
| 2018 | -1.30 | −0.02 | #186 |
| 2017 | -1.28 | −0.02 | #186 |
| 2016 | -1.26 | −0.01 | #186 |
| 2015 | -1.25 | +0.03 | #184 |
| 2014 | -1.28 | +0.03 | #182 |
| 2013 | -1.31 | +0.07 | #183 |
| 2012 | -1.37 | +0.05 | #188 |
| 2011 | -1.42 | +0.12 | #190 |
| 2010 | -1.54 | +0.01 | #194 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Zimbabwe's government effectiveness was -1.12 in 2025. Ranked 171st globally. This represents a 3.9% increase from the previous year.
Zimbabwe's government effectiveness peaked at -0.32 in 1996.
The lowest government effectiveness in Zimbabwe was -1.55 in 2009.
Zimbabwe ranks 171st globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Zimbabwe's government effectiveness is projected to reach -1.12 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Zimbabwe in 2025 was -1.12. This ranks 171st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zimbabwe_government-effectiveness,
title = {Zimbabwe Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/government-effectiveness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}