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
Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in United Kingdom, 2003–2024
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 67 Sweden 4.82 % change on previous year compare
- 68 Iran 4.61 % change on previous year compare
- 69 Solomon Islands 4.48 % change on previous year compare
- 71 Jamaica 3.8 % change on previous year compare
- 72 Samoa 3.56 % change on previous year compare
- 73 Sri Lanka 3.53 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for United Kingdom
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
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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How this figure is calculated
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.
Computed from
- Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate The Worldwide Governance Indicators: Revised Methodology for Measuring Governance Using Perception Data., World Bank Group (WBG)
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About this data
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.