Austria’s Government Effectiveness
#172 of 193 in the Government Effectiveness progress rankings
The Government Effectiveness index shows how well a government works. It looks at how good public services are, whether the civil service is competent, and if policies are put in place properly. Scores range from -2.5 to +2.5, (higher is better).
Key insights
- From 1996 to 2023, Government Effectiveness changed by -0.40 index.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2022→2023): -0.14 index.
- Lowest level: 1.33 index in 2023.
- Highest level: 1.93 index in 2003.
Government Effectiveness Chart (1996–2023)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
Government Effectiveness Table (1996–2023)
| Year | Government Effectiveness |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1.73 index |
| 1998 | 1.80 index |
| 2000 | 1.85 index |
| 2002 | 1.88 index |
| 2003 | 1.93 index |
| 2004 | 1.84 index |
| 2005 | 1.68 index |
| 2006 | 1.83 index |
| 2007 | 1.86 index |
| 2008 | 1.77 index |
| 2009 | 1.66 index |
| 2010 | 1.81 index |
| 2011 | 1.60 index |
| 2012 | 1.56 index |
| 2013 | 1.57 index |
| 2014 | 1.55 index |
| 2015 | 1.45 index |
| 2016 | 1.47 index |
| 2017 | 1.47 index |
| 2018 | 1.46 index |
| 2019 | 1.49 index |
| 2020 | 1.61 index |
| 2021 | 1.53 index |
| 2022 | 1.46 index |
| 2023 | 1.33 index |
Source: World Bank
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