Madagascar’s Government Effectiveness
#142 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 -0.57 index.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2022→2023): -0.05 index.
- Lowest level: -1.33 index in 2015.
- Highest level: -0.32 index in 2002.
Government Effectiveness Chart (1996–2023)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
Government Effectiveness Table (1996–2023)
| Year | Government Effectiveness |
|---|---|
| 1996 | -0.45 index |
| 1998 | -0.55 index |
| 2000 | -0.60 index |
| 2002 | -0.32 index |
| 2003 | -0.42 index |
| 2004 | -0.59 index |
| 2005 | -0.38 index |
| 2006 | -0.66 index |
| 2007 | -0.50 index |
| 2008 | -0.68 index |
| 2009 | -0.84 index |
| 2010 | -1.00 index |
| 2011 | -1.07 index |
| 2012 | -1.12 index |
| 2013 | -1.15 index |
| 2014 | -1.32 index |
| 2015 | -1.33 index |
| 2016 | -1.23 index |
| 2017 | -1.19 index |
| 2018 | -1.21 index |
| 2019 | -1.19 index |
| 2020 | -1.05 index |
| 2021 | -1.03 index |
| 2022 | -0.97 index |
| 2023 | -1.02 index |
Source: World Bank
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