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

Guinea-Bissau: Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) was 5.79 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
5.79 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 15.8%
World rank
60th
of 205 countries
All-time high
23.75 % change on previous year
in 2006
All-time low
-35.49 % change on previous year
in 2003
Years of data
22
2003–2024

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

-40-200202003201320242003: -35.5 % change on previous year2004: -16.2 % change on previous year2005: 7.7 % change on previous year2006: 23.7 % change on previous year2007: 3 % change on previous year2008: 5.4 % change on previous year2009: 4 % change on previous year2010: -0.986 % change on previous year2011: -5.4 % change on previous year2012: -19.9 % change on previous year2013: -16.5 % change on previous year2014: -2.8 % change on previous year2015: 3.9 % change on previous year2016: -3.3 % change on previous year2017: -7.1 % change on previous year2018: 19.9 % change on previous year2019: -3.7 % change on previous year2020: -0.059 % change on previous year2021: -8 % change on previous year2022: -10.4 % change on previous year2023: 5 % change on previous year2024: 5.8 % 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 Guinea-Bissau is 5.79 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 15.8% on the previous year and up 306.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 23.75 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -35.49 % change on previous year, in 2003.

Guinea-Bissau ranks 60th of 205 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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 Guinea-Bissau, year by year

Annual values for Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate in Guinea-Bissau, 2003 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
2003 -35.49 % change on previous year —
2004 -16.18 % change on previous year -54.4%
2005 7.67 % change on previous year -147.4%
2006 23.75 % change on previous year +209.8%
2007 3.04 % change on previous year -87.2%
2008 5.36 % change on previous year +76.2%
2009 3.99 % change on previous year -25.5%
2010 -0.9858 % change on previous year -124.7%
2011 -5.35 % change on previous year +442.8%
2012 -19.91 % change on previous year +272.1%
2013 -16.47 % change on previous year -17.3%
2014 -2.81 % change on previous year -82.9%
2015 3.94 % change on previous year -240.4%
2016 -3.26 % change on previous year -182.7%
2017 -7.06 % change on previous year +116.5%
2018 19.92 % change on previous year -382.0%
2019 -3.65 % change on previous year -118.3%
2020 -0.0586 % change on previous year -98.4%
2021 -8.02 % change on previous year +13596.0%
2022 -10.42 % change on previous year +29.9%
2023 5 % change on previous year -148.0%
2024 5.79 % change on previous year +15.8%

Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries

  • Guinea-Bissau's 5.79 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is -0.3686 % change on previous year. (25 countries reporting)
  • Guinea-Bissau's 5.79 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.19 % change on previous year, 4.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Guinea-Bissau changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2021 -13596.0% -0.0586 % change on previous year -8.02 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -1.12 % change on previous year -35.49 % change on previous year 23.75 % change on previous year 7
2010s -3.56 % change on previous year -19.91 % change on previous year 19.92 % change on previous year 10
2020s -1.54 % change on previous year -10.42 % change on previous year 5.79 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau

  1. 57 Ethiopia 6.16 % change on previous year compare
  2. 58 Kuwait 6.07 % change on previous year compare
  3. 59 Honduras 5.81 % change on previous year compare
  4. 61 Malawi 5.57 % change on previous year compare
  5. 62 Zambia 5.29 % change on previous year compare
  6. 63 Angola 5.25 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Guinea-Bissau?
Government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Guinea-Bissau was 5.79 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
The highest recorded value was 23.75 % change on previous year in 2006.
What is the lowest government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
The lowest recorded value was -35.49 % change on previous year in 2003.
How does Guinea-Bissau rank for government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to)?
Guinea-Bissau ranks 60th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
Is government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
Over the last ten years it is up 306.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Guinea-Bissau 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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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.