Malta’s Government Effectiveness
#192 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 -0.53 index.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2022→2023): -0.41 index.
- Lowest level: 0.40 index in 2023.
- Highest level: 1.27 index in 2008.
Government Effectiveness Chart (1996–2023)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
Government Effectiveness Table (1996–2023)
| Year | Government Effectiveness |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 0.93 index |
| 1998 | 0.89 index |
| 2000 | 1.05 index |
| 2002 | 1.05 index |
| 2003 | 0.88 index |
| 2004 | 0.78 index |
| 2005 | 0.82 index |
| 2006 | 1.02 index |
| 2007 | 1.20 index |
| 2008 | 1.27 index |
| 2009 | 1.17 index |
| 2010 | 1.19 index |
| 2011 | 1.19 index |
| 2012 | 1.24 index |
| 2013 | 1.25 index |
| 2014 | 1.02 index |
| 2015 | 0.82 index |
| 2016 | 0.92 index |
| 2017 | 0.97 index |
| 2018 | 0.93 index |
| 2019 | 0.82 index |
| 2020 | 0.99 index |
| 2021 | 0.85 index |
| 2022 | 0.80 index |
| 2023 | 0.40 index |
Source: World Bank
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