Government Effectiveness in Senegal
Senegal: Government Effectiveness was -0.4355 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Government Effectiveness in Senegal, 1996–2011
Source: World Bank Institute.
Analysis
In 2011, government effectiveness in Senegal stood at -0.4355.
That represents a change of up 10.3% on the previous year and down 253.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government effectiveness in Senegal peaked at 0.022 in 1996 and was at its lowest, -0.4855, in 2010.
That places Senegal 14th out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -0.0504 | -0.1228 | 0.022 | 2 |
| 2000s | -0.237 | -0.4535 | 0.0207 | 9 |
| 2010s | -0.4605 | -0.4855 | -0.4355 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More reference data data for Senegal
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.7106 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.265 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.0252 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.1143 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -1.05 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 136.06 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government effectiveness in Senegal?
- Government effectiveness in Senegal was -0.4355 in 2011, according to World Bank Institute.
- What is the highest government effectiveness recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 0.022 in 1996.
- What is the lowest government effectiveness recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.4855 in 2010.
- How does Senegal rank for government effectiveness?
- Senegal ranks 14th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is government effectiveness rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 253.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank Institute, published as part of Government Effectiveness (estimate). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Government effectiveness measures the quality of public services, the quality and degree of independence from political pressures of the civil service, the quality of policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of the government’s commitment to such policies. Further documentation and research using the World Governance Indicators (WGI) is available at www.worldbank.org/wbi/governance.