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

United Kingdom: Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) was 4.13 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.13 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 134.4%
World rank
70th
of 205 countries
All-time high
15.91 % change on previous year
in 2005
All-time low
-12.95 % change on previous year
in 2009
Years of data
22
2003–2024

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

-10010202003201320242003: -6.8 % change on previous year2004: -4.6 % change on previous year2005: 15.9 % change on previous year2006: -7 % change on previous year2007: -2.4 % change on previous year2008: 2.3 % change on previous year2009: -13 % change on previous year2010: -0.259 % change on previous year2011: -0.848 % change on previous year2012: 2.7 % change on previous year2013: -4.1 % change on previous year2014: 14.6 % change on previous year2015: -1.3 % change on previous year2016: 1 % change on previous year2017: -5.2 % change on previous year2018: -2.6 % change on previous year2019: -8.4 % change on previous year2020: -1.7 % change on previous year2021: -3.2 % change on previous year2022: -2.7 % change on previous year2023: -12 % change on previous year2024: 4.1 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

United Kingdom recorded 4.13 % change on previous year for government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in 2024.

That represents a change of up 134.4% on the previous year and down 71.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in United Kingdom peaked at 15.91 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -12.95 % change on previous year, in 2009.

That places United Kingdom 70th 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 United Kingdom, year by year

Annual values for Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate in United Kingdom, 2003 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
2003 -6.82 % change on previous year —
2004 -4.61 % change on previous year -32.4%
2005 15.91 % change on previous year -444.7%
2006 -7.01 % change on previous year -144.0%
2007 -2.43 % change on previous year -65.2%
2008 2.34 % change on previous year -196.1%
2009 -12.95 % change on previous year -653.4%
2010 -0.2593 % change on previous year -98.0%
2011 -0.8482 % change on previous year +227.1%
2012 2.7 % change on previous year -418.2%
2013 -4.07 % change on previous year -250.7%
2014 14.65 % change on previous year -460.0%
2015 -1.33 % change on previous year -109.1%
2016 1.01 % change on previous year -176.3%
2017 -5.25 % change on previous year -618.4%
2018 -2.63 % change on previous year -49.8%
2019 -8.4 % change on previous year +219.1%
2020 -1.71 % change on previous year -79.7%
2021 -3.19 % change on previous year +86.8%
2022 -2.69 % change on previous year -15.8%
2023 -12.01 % change on previous year +347.1%
2024 4.13 % change on previous year -134.4%

United Kingdom compared with similar countries

  • United Kingdom's 4.13 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -0.0923 % change on previous year. (73 countries reporting)
  • United Kingdom's 4.13 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -0.1378 % change on previous year. (53 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -2.23 % change on previous year -12.95 % change on previous year 15.91 % change on previous year 7
2010s -0.4434 % change on previous year -8.4 % change on previous year 14.65 % change on previous year 10
2020s -3.09 % change on previous year -12.01 % change on previous year 4.13 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 67 Sweden 4.82 % change on previous year compare
  2. 68 Iran 4.61 % change on previous year compare
  3. 69 Solomon Islands 4.48 % change on previous year compare
  4. 71 Jamaica 3.8 % change on previous year compare
  5. 72 Samoa 3.56 % change on previous year compare
  6. 73 Sri Lanka 3.53 % 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 United Kingdom?
Government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in United Kingdom was 4.13 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) recorded in United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 15.91 % change on previous year in 2005.
What is the lowest government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was -12.95 % change on previous year in 2009.
How does United Kingdom rank for government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to)?
United Kingdom ranks 70th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
Is government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is down 71.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom 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.