Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Gambia

Gambia: Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) was -14.41 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-14.41 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 312.0%
World rank
164th
of 205 countries
All-time high
15.52 % change on previous year
in 2009
All-time low
-17.27 % change on previous year
in 2005
Years of data
22
2003–2024

Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Gambia, 2003–2024

-20-10010202003201320242003: -0.895 % change on previous year2004: -12.8 % change on previous year2005: -17.3 % change on previous year2006: -16.7 % change on previous year2007: 15.3 % change on previous year2008: 1.1 % change on previous year2009: 15.5 % change on previous year2010: 1.7 % change on previous year2011: 1.9 % change on previous year2012: 8 % change on previous year2013: -5.7 % change on previous year2014: 11.3 % change on previous year2015: -17.1 % change on previous year2016: 3.6 % change on previous year2017: 14.6 % change on previous year2018: 3.8 % change on previous year2019: -6.7 % change on previous year2020: -9.6 % change on previous year2021: 12.6 % change on previous year2022: 2.1 % change on previous year2023: 6.8 % change on previous year2024: -14.4 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Gambia is -14.41 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 312.0% on the previous year and down 227.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Gambia peaked at 15.52 % change on previous year in 2009 and was at its lowest, -17.27 % change on previous year, in 2005.

Gambia ranks 164th of 205 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Gambia, year by year

Annual values for Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate in Gambia, 2003 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
2003 -0.8947 % change on previous year —
2004 -12.79 % change on previous year +1329.8%
2005 -17.27 % change on previous year +35.0%
2006 -16.68 % change on previous year -3.4%
2007 15.34 % change on previous year -192.0%
2008 1.05 % change on previous year -93.1%
2009 15.52 % change on previous year +1376.1%
2010 1.73 % change on previous year -88.8%
2011 1.9 % change on previous year +9.6%
2012 7.99 % change on previous year +321.1%
2013 -5.74 % change on previous year -171.8%
2014 11.29 % change on previous year -296.7%
2015 -17.11 % change on previous year -251.5%
2016 3.55 % change on previous year -120.8%
2017 14.56 % change on previous year +310.1%
2018 3.78 % change on previous year -74.0%
2019 -6.73 % change on previous year -278.1%
2020 -9.56 % change on previous year +42.1%
2021 12.64 % change on previous year -232.1%
2022 2.08 % change on previous year -83.5%
2023 6.8 % change on previous year +226.1%
2024 -14.41 % change on previous year -312.0%

Gambia compared with similar countries

  • Gambia's -14.41 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is -0.3686 % change on previous year, 39.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Gambia's -14.41 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.19 % change on previous year. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -2.25 % change on previous year -17.27 % change on previous year 15.52 % change on previous year 7
2010s 1.52 % change on previous year -17.11 % change on previous year 14.56 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.4907 % change on previous year -14.41 % change on previous year 12.64 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Gambia

  1. 161 Nicaragua -12.41 % change on previous year compare
  2. 162 Israel -13.58 % change on previous year compare
  3. 163 Costa Rica -14.13 % change on previous year compare
  4. 165 Rwanda -14.62 % change on previous year compare
  5. 166 Brunei -15.25 % change on previous year compare
  6. 167 Nigeria -16 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 205 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Gambia?
Government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Gambia was -14.41 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) recorded in Gambia?
The highest recorded value was 15.52 % change on previous year in 2009.
What is the lowest government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) recorded in Gambia?
The lowest recorded value was -17.27 % change on previous year in 2005.
How does Gambia rank for government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to)?
Gambia ranks 164th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
Is government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) rising or falling in Gambia?
Over the last ten years it is down 227.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Gambia data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
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Coverage
205 places, 4,388 data points, 2003–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.