Governance Effectiveness Rating 2012

Governance Effectiveness Rating assesses the quality of public services and government policy implementation.

203 data pointsโ€ขโ€ขGlobal Coverageโ€ขGovernment Effectiveness - Governance score (0-100) | Dataโ€ข

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1
Finland flag
Finland
98.215
2
Singapore flag
Singapore
94.586
3
Sweden flag
Sweden
92.617
4
Switzerland flag
Switzerland
92.516
5
Denmark flag
Denmark
92.387
6
New Zealand flag
New Zealand
92.375
7
Norway flag
Norway
92.303
8
Luxembourg flag
Luxembourg
92.264
9
Netherlands flag
Netherlands
91.78
10
Canada flag
Canada
91.483
11
Belgium flag
Belgium
88.397
12
Australia flag
Australia
88.114
13
China, Hong Kong SAR flag
China, Hong Kong SAR
86.707
14
Germany flag
Germany
86.566
15
Liechtenstein flag
Liechtenstein
86.025
16
Iceland flag
Iceland
85.68
17
Austria flag
Austria
83.689
18
United States flag
United States
83.173
19
United Kingdom flag
United Kingdom
82.913
20
France flag
France
81.56
21
Ireland flag
Ireland
81.422
22
Cyprus flag
Cyprus
80.904
23
Japan flag
Japan
79.961
24
South Korea flag
South Korea
79.761
25
Chile flag
Chile
79.114
26
Israel flag
Israel
79.06
27
Andorra flag
Andorra
78.011
28
Saint Kitts and Nevis flag
Saint Kitts and Nevis
78.011
29
United States Virgin Islands flag
United States Virgin Islands
78.011
30
Barbados flag
Barbados
76.09
31
Malta flag
Malta
75.103
32
Estonia flag
Estonia
74.803
33
Mauritius flag
Mauritius
74.42
34
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines flag
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
72.426
35
United Arab Emirates flag
United Arab Emirates
72.13
36
Portugal flag
Portugal
71.107
37
Spain flag
Spain
70.973
38
Malaysia flag
Malaysia
70.846
39
Slovenia flag
Slovenia
70.673
40
Bahamas flag
Bahamas
70.188
41
Aruba flag
Aruba
70.141
42
Cayman Islands flag
Cayman Islands
70.141
43
Qatar flag
Qatar
70.119
44
Saint Lucia flag
Saint Lucia
68.833
45
Czech Republic flag
Czech Republic
68.81
46
Antigua and Barbuda flag
Antigua and Barbuda
67.384
47
Bermuda flag
Bermuda
67.384
48
Lithuania flag
Lithuania
67.04
49
Brunei Darussalam flag
Brunei Darussalam
66.649
50
Uruguay flag
Uruguay
66.305
51
Poland flag
Poland
65.982
52
Seychelles flag
Seychelles
65.93
53
Slovakia flag
Slovakia
65.38
54
Latvia flag
Latvia
64.78
55
Dominica flag
Dominica
64.754
56
Botswana flag
Botswana
64.713
57
China, Macao SAR flag
China, Macao SAR
64.385
58
Costa Rica flag
Costa Rica
64.003
59
Grenada flag
Grenada
63.696
60
Georgia flag
Georgia
62.825
61
Turkey flag
Turkey
62.796
62
Bhutan flag
Bhutan
62.68
63
Croatia flag
Croatia
62.494
64
Trinidad and Tobago flag
Trinidad and Tobago
62.486
65
Hungary flag
Hungary
62.05
66
Italy flag
Italy
61.932
67
South Africa flag
South Africa
61.017
68
Namibia flag
Namibia
59.65
69
Greenland flag
Greenland
59.359
70
Panama flag
Panama
59.204
71
Mexico flag
Mexico
58.535
72
Cabo Verde flag
Cabo Verde
58.42
73
Greece flag
Greece
57.89
74
Thailand flag
Thailand
57.525
75
Jamaica flag
Jamaica
57.383
76
Philippines flag
Philippines
57.047
77
American Samoa flag
American Samoa
56.758
78
Brazil flag
Brazil
56.312
79
Jordan flag
Jordan
56.036
80
Tunisia flag
Tunisia
55.72
81
Suriname flag
Suriname
55.208
82
Bahrain flag
Bahrain
55.172
83
Puerto Rico flag
Puerto Rico
55.121
84
Ghana flag
Ghana
54.581
85
India flag
India
54.254
86
Vanuatu flag
Vanuatu
53.911
87
Guyana flag
Guyana
53.854
88
Argentina flag
Argentina
53.747
89
Montenegro flag
Montenegro
53.181
90
Colombia flag
Colombia
52.986
91
Oman flag
Oman
52.728
92
Armenia flag
Armenia
52.548
93
Kuwait flag
Kuwait
52.433
94
North Macedonia flag
North Macedonia
52.346
95
Rwanda flag
Rwanda
52.069
96
Romania flag
Romania
51.856
97
Samoa flag
Samoa
51.679
98
Maldives flag
Maldives
51.253
99
Peru flag
Peru
50.762
100
Indonesia flag
Indonesia
50.724
101
Bulgaria flag
Bulgaria
50.677
102
Saudi Arabia flag
Saudi Arabia
50.626
103
El Salvador flag
El Salvador
50.347
104
China flag
China
50.295
105
Morocco flag
Morocco
50.067
106
Sri Lanka flag
Sri Lanka
50.061
107
Senegal flag
Senegal
49.89
108
Bolivia flag
Bolivia
49.095
109
Serbia flag
Serbia
48.306
110
Ecuador flag
Ecuador
47.92
111
Albania flag
Albania
46.913
112
Eswatini flag
Eswatini
46.694
113
Nauru flag
Nauru
46.504
114
Palau flag
Palau
46.504
115
Vietnam flag
Vietnam
46.385
116
Guam flag
Guam
46.132
117
Lesotho flag
Lesotho
45.985
118
Benin flag
Benin
45.956
119
Tonga flag
Tonga
45.775
120
Belize flag
Belize
45.672
121
Kenya flag
Kenya
45.054
122
Dominican Republic flag
Dominican Republic
44.889
123
Ethiopia flag
Ethiopia
44.426
124
Egypt flag
Egypt
44.424
125
Republic of Moldova flag
Republic of Moldova
44.404
126
Lebanon flag
Lebanon
44.312
127
Mongolia flag
Mongolia
44.172
128
Malawi flag
Malawi
43.871
129
Zambia flag
Zambia
43.8
130
Uganda flag
Uganda
43.345
131
Guatemala flag
Guatemala
43.248
132
Mozambique flag
Mozambique
42.934
133
Cuba flag
Cuba
42.697
134
Gambia flag
Gambia
42.652
135
Honduras flag
Honduras
42.588
136
Cambodia flag
Cambodia
42.434
137
Tanzania flag
Tanzania
42.182
138
Papua New Guinea flag
Papua New Guinea
41.924
139
Bosnia and Herzegovina flag
Bosnia and Herzegovina
41.744
140
Pakistan flag
Pakistan
41.248
141
Ukraine flag
Ukraine
40.842
142
Mauritania flag
Mauritania
40.616
143
Fiji flag
Fiji
40.597
144
Iran flag
Iran
40.592
145
Burkina Faso flag
Burkina Faso
40.505
146
Paraguay flag
Paraguay
40.081
147
Tuvalu flag
Tuvalu
40.074
148
Kazakhstan flag
Kazakhstan
39.87
149
Nicaragua flag
Nicaragua
39.804
150
Algeria flag
Algeria
39.333
151
State of Palestine flag
State of Palestine
39.109
152
Kosovo flag
Kosovo
38.864
153
Bangladesh flag
Bangladesh
38.792
154
Niger flag
Niger
38.771
155
Kiribati flag
Kiribati
37.922
156
Micronesia (Fed. States of) flag
Micronesia (Fed. States of)
37.678
157
Cameroon flag
Cameroon
36.841
158
Azerbaijan flag
Azerbaijan
36.076
159
Russia flag
Russia
36.038
160
Kyrgyzstan flag
Kyrgyzstan
35.767
161
Sao Tome and Principe flag
Sao Tome and Principe
35.494
162
Solomon Islands flag
Solomon Islands
35.384
163
Mali flag
Mali
35.373
164
Laos flag
Laos
35.208
165
Venezuela flag
Venezuela
35.172
166
Djibouti flag
Djibouti
35.042
167
Nigeria flag
Nigeria
34.262
168
Madagascar flag
Madagascar
33.856
169
Timor-Leste flag
Timor-Leste
33.803
170
Liberia flag
Liberia
33.791
171
Nepal flag
Nepal
33.279
172
Angola flag
Angola
32.614
173
Gabon flag
Gabon
32.557
174
Tajikistan flag
Tajikistan
31.877
175
Syrian Arab Republic flag
Syrian Arab Republic
30.968
176
Sierra Leone flag
Sierra Leone
30.664
177
Congo flag
Congo
30.529
178
Cรดte d'Ivoire flag
Cรดte d'Ivoire
30.345
179
Belarus flag
Belarus
30.288
180
Libya flag
Libya
29.521
181
Burundi flag
Burundi
29.128
182
Yemen flag
Yemen
28.611
183
Iraq flag
Iraq
28.589
184
Marshall Islands flag
Marshall Islands
27.921
185
Guinea flag
Guinea
27.765
186
Uzbekistan flag
Uzbekistan
27.739
187
Togo flag
Togo
26.48
188
Eritrea flag
Eritrea
25.083
189
Guinea-Bissau flag
Guinea-Bissau
24.753
190
Chad flag
Chad
24.538
191
Zimbabwe flag
Zimbabwe
24.476
192
Sudan flag
Sudan
24.262
193
Equatorial Guinea flag
Equatorial Guinea
24.08
194
Turkmenistan flag
Turkmenistan
23.684
195
Comoros flag
Comoros
23.231
196
Central African Republic flag
Central African Republic
22.714
197
South Sudan flag
South Sudan
21.842
198
Haiti flag
Haiti
21.632
199
Afghanistan flag
Afghanistan
21.359
200
Myanmar flag
Myanmar
20.988
201
Congo, Democratic Republic of the flag
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
19.095
202
North Korea flag
North Korea
15.751
203
Somalia flag
Somalia
8.274

โ†‘Top 10 Countries

  1. #1Finland flagFinland
  2. #2Singapore flagSingapore
  3. #3Sweden flagSweden
  4. #4Switzerland flagSwitzerland
  5. #5Denmark flagDenmark
  6. #6New Zealand flagNew Zealand
  7. #7Norway flagNorway
  8. #8Luxembourg flagLuxembourg
  9. #9Netherlands flagNetherlands
  10. #10Canada flagCanada

Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.

โ†“Bottom 10 Countries

  1. #203Somalia flagSomalia
  2. #202North Korea flagNorth Korea
  3. #201Congo, Democratic Republic of the flagCongo, Democratic Republic of the
  4. #200Myanmar flagMyanmar
  5. #199Afghanistan flagAfghanistan
  6. #198Haiti flagHaiti
  7. #197South Sudan flagSouth Sudan
  8. #196Central African Republic flagCentral African Republic
  9. #195Comoros flagComoros
  10. #194Turkmenistan flagTurkmenistan

Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.

Analysis & Context

Finland led the world in the Governance Effectiveness Rating for 2012, with a high score of 98.22, while the global range spanned from 20.99 to 98.22. The global average Governance Effectiveness Rating was 53.17, providing a benchmark for the assessment of public services and policy implementation across 200 countries.

Top Performers and Their Policy Strengths

The highest ratings in 2012 highlight the robust governance frameworks in Finland (98.22), Singapore (94.59), and Sweden (92.62). These countries are characterized by their strong institutional frameworks, efficient public services, and effective policy implementation. For instance, Finland's top rating can be attributed to its transparent government operations and high levels of public trust, while Singaporeโ€™s effective governance is supported by a stringent anti-corruption framework and a highly efficient civil service. Sweden, similarly, benefits from a decentralized government system that promotes accountability and responsiveness.

Challenges Faced by the Lowest Rated Countries

On the opposite end, countries like Myanmar (20.99), Afghanistan (21.36), and Haiti (21.63) face significant governance challenges. Myanmarโ€™s low score reflects its ongoing political instability and limited governmental capacity to implement effective policies. In Afghanistan, persistent conflict and weak institutional structures hinder governance effectiveness. Haiti, similarly, struggles with political instability and inadequate public service delivery, which are exacerbated by frequent natural disasters that further strain governmental resources.

Year-over-Year Changes in Governance Effectiveness

The year 2012 saw notable shifts in governance effectiveness, with Montenegro experiencing the largest increase, improving by 5.80 points (12.2%). This positive change is largely due to reforms aimed at aligning with European Union standards, enhancing public administration efficiency. North Macedonia also saw a significant rise of 5.74 points (12.3%), driven by efforts to strengthen administrative capacities and improve transparency. Conversely, China, Macao SAR witnessed the largest decrease, dropping by 10.13 points (-13.6%), possibly due to challenges in maintaining administrative efficiency amidst rapid economic changes. Meanwhile, the Syrian Arab Republic faced a decline of 6.35 points (-17.0%), reflecting the severe impact of ongoing conflict on governance structures.

Influence of Economic and Policy Factors

Economic stability and policy frameworks play crucial roles in governance effectiveness. Countries like Switzerland (92.52) and Denmark (92.39) benefit from strong economies that support comprehensive public services and policy implementation. The correlation between economic health and governance effectiveness is evident, as stronger economies can allocate more resources towards public sector efficiency and innovation. Furthermore, countries with well-established legal frameworks and anti-corruption measures, such as New Zealand (92.38), consistently achieve higher governance ratings. These factors collectively reinforce the importance of economic and policy stability in achieving high governance effectiveness.

Frequently Asked Questions About Governance Effectiveness Rating in 2012

Which country had the highest Governance Effectiveness Rating in 2012?

Finland had the highest Governance Effectiveness Rating in 2012 with a score of 98.22.

What was the lowest Governance Effectiveness Rating recorded in 2012?

The lowest Governance Effectiveness Rating in 2012 was recorded by Somalia, with a score of 8.27.

What was the average Governance Effectiveness Rating across all countries in 2012?

The average Governance Effectiveness Rating across all 203 countries in 2012 was 52.6.

Which countries ranked in the top 10 for Governance Effectiveness Rating in 2012?

The top 10 countries in 2012 were Finland, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, Luxembourg, Netherlands, and Canada.

What was the median Governance Effectiveness Rating among countries in 2012?

The median Governance Effectiveness Rating among countries in 2012 was 50.63.

How many countries were included in the Governance Effectiveness Rating dataset for 2012?

The dataset for Governance Effectiveness Rating in 2012 included 203 countries.

Insights by country

1

Eswatini

In 2012, Eswatini achieved a Governance Effectiveness Rating of 46.693704, ranking #112 out of 203 countries. This rating is below the African regional average, indicating challenges in governance compared to its neighbors. Factors contributing to this rating include political instability and limited public participation in decision-making processes, which have historically impacted policy implementation and public trust in government.

2

Mozambique

In 2012, Mozambique had a Governance Effectiveness Rating of 42.9340833, ranking #132 out of 203 countries. This rating is notably lower than the regional average for Southern Africa, which reflects challenges in governance across the area. Key drivers of Mozambique's rating include ongoing economic instability, a history of conflict, and significant corruption issues that have hindered effective policy implementation.

3

Aruba

In 2012, Aruba achieved a Governance Effectiveness Rating of 70.1409356, ranking #42 out of 203 countries. This rating is notably higher than the global average, reflecting strong institutional performance compared to many Caribbean neighbors. Key drivers of Aruba's effective governance include its stable political environment and proactive economic policies that promote tourism and foreign investment.

4

Niger

Niger's Governance Effectiveness Rating in 2012 was 38.7706255, ranking it #154 out of 203 countries. This score is significantly lower than the global average, reflecting challenges in governance compared to higher-ranked nations. Key drivers of this rating include ongoing political instability, limited infrastructure development, and economic constraints that hinder effective policy implementation.

5

Pakistan

In 2012, Pakistan had a Governance Effectiveness Rating of 41.2483541, placing it at #140 out of 203 countries. This rating is significantly lower than the global average, reflecting challenges in governance compared to higher-ranked nations like Norway, which consistently leads in this metric. Key factors contributing to Pakistan's rating include political instability, economic difficulties, and issues related to law enforcement and public service delivery.

6

Albania

In 2012, Albania achieved a Governance Effectiveness Rating of 46.9131364, ranking #111 out of 203 countries. This rating is notably lower than the regional average for Southeast Europe, reflecting challenges in governance and public administration. Key drivers of this rating include a history of political instability and economic transition, which have hindered effective policy implementation and institutional development.

7

Costa Rica

Costa Rica achieved a Governance Effectiveness Rating of 64.0029832 in 2012, ranking #58 out of 203 countries. This rating reflects a relatively strong governance structure compared to many of its Central American neighbors, where political instability often hampers effective governance.

Key drivers of Costa Rica's performance include its long-standing democratic institutions and a focus on social welfare policies, which have fostered political stability and public trust. Additionally, the country's commitment to environmental sustainability has attracted international support and investment, further enhancing its governance framework.

8

Laos

In 2012, Laos had a Governance Effectiveness Rating of 35.2080672, ranking #164 out of 203 countries. This position places Laos below many of its Southeast Asian neighbors, indicating significant governance challenges compared to countries like Thailand, which ranks higher. Key factors contributing to this rating include limited political pluralism, a centralized government structure, and ongoing economic development issues that hinder effective governance.

9

Nicaragua

Nicaragua had a Governance Effectiveness Rating of 39.8037989 in 2012, ranking #149 out of 203 countries. This rating reflects significant challenges compared to regional neighbors, as countries like Costa Rica rank substantially higher in governance metrics. Key drivers of Nicaragua's low effectiveness include political instability, economic constraints, and a history of governance issues that hinder institutional development and public service delivery.

10

Cameroon

In 2012, Cameroon had a Governance Effectiveness Rating of 36.8413623, ranking #157 out of 203 countries. This rating is significantly lower than the global average, reflecting challenges in governance compared to higher-ranked nations like Norway, which consistently ranks at the top. Factors contributing to Cameroon's rating include political instability, limited public sector capacity, and ongoing corruption issues, which hinder effective policy implementation and service delivery.

Data Source

Government Effectiveness - Governance score (0-100) | Data

The World Bank provides the Governance Effectiveness indicator, which measures the quality of public services, the capacity of the civil service, and the degree of its independence from political pressures. The scores range from 0 to 100, reflecting the effectiveness of governance in various countries.

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