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

Japan: Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) was 5.01 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
5.01 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 339.9%
World rank
64th
of 205 countries
All-time high
22.85 % change on previous year
in 2022
All-time low
-11.13 % change on previous year
in 2007
Years of data
22
2003–2024

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

-10010202003201320242003: -0.924 % change on previous year2004: 1.4 % change on previous year2005: 6.7 % change on previous year2006: 3.7 % change on previous year2007: -11.1 % change on previous year2008: -0.375 % change on previous year2009: 2.8 % change on previous year2010: 0.467 % change on previous year2011: -0.062 % change on previous year2012: -1.3 % change on previous year2013: 10.4 % change on previous year2014: 22.2 % change on previous year2015: -3.8 % change on previous year2016: 6.3 % change on previous year2017: -5.6 % change on previous year2018: 6.6 % change on previous year2019: 0.637 % change on previous year2020: -1.7 % change on previous year2021: -8.4 % change on previous year2022: 22.8 % change on previous year2023: -2.1 % change on previous year2024: 5 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

Japan recorded 5.01 % change on previous year for government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in 2024.

That represents a change of up 339.9% on the previous year and down 77.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Japan peaked at 22.85 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -11.13 % change on previous year, in 2007.

That places Japan 64th out of 205 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Japan, year by year

Annual values for Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate in Japan, 2003 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
2003 -0.9236 % change on previous year —
2004 1.45 % change on previous year -257.0%
2005 6.7 % change on previous year +362.2%
2006 3.7 % change on previous year -44.9%
2007 -11.13 % change on previous year -401.3%
2008 -0.3746 % change on previous year -96.6%
2009 2.8 % change on previous year -848.6%
2010 0.4668 % change on previous year -83.4%
2011 -0.0615 % change on previous year -113.2%
2012 -1.28 % change on previous year +1975.7%
2013 10.4 % change on previous year -914.5%
2014 22.18 % change on previous year +113.2%
2015 -3.79 % change on previous year -117.1%
2016 6.31 % change on previous year -266.8%
2017 -5.58 % change on previous year -188.4%
2018 6.56 % change on previous year -217.6%
2019 0.6373 % change on previous year -90.3%
2020 -1.71 % change on previous year -368.4%
2021 -8.42 % change on previous year +392.6%
2022 22.85 % change on previous year -371.2%
2023 -2.09 % change on previous year -109.1%
2024 5.01 % change on previous year -339.9%

Japan compared with similar countries

  • Japan's 5.01 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -0.0923 % change on previous year. (73 countries reporting)
  • Japan's 5.01 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.34 % change on previous year, 1.5× the median. (34 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.3168 % change on previous year -11.13 % change on previous year 6.7 % change on previous year 7
2010s 3.59 % change on previous year -5.58 % change on previous year 22.18 % change on previous year 10
2020s 3.13 % change on previous year -8.42 % change on previous year 22.85 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 61 Malawi 5.57 % change on previous year compare
  2. 62 Zambia 5.29 % change on previous year compare
  3. 63 Angola 5.25 % change on previous year compare
  4. 65 Kenya 4.86 % change on previous year compare
  5. 66 Congo 4.82 % change on previous year compare
  6. 67 Sweden 4.82 % 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 Japan?
Government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Japan was 5.01 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 22.85 % change on previous year in 2022.
What is the lowest government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was -11.13 % change on previous year in 2007.
How does Japan rank for government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to)?
Japan ranks 64th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
Is government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is down 77.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Japan 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)
Licence
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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.