Brazil: Government effectiveness

For that indicator, we provide data for Brazil from 1996 to 2021. The average value for Brazil during that period was -0.2 points with a minimum of -0.5 points in 2018 and a maximum of 0.08 points in 2003. The latest value from 2021 is -0.46 points. For comparison, the world average in 2021 based on 191 countries is -0.03 points. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: The index of Government Effectiveness captures perceptions of the quality of public services, the quality of the civil service and the degree of its independence from political pressures, the quality of policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of the government's commitment to such policies.