Madagascar: Government effectiveness

The latest value from 2023 is -1.02 points, a decline from -0.97 points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is -0.04 points, based on data from 193 countries. Historically, the average for Madagascar from 1996 to 2023 is -0.87 points. The minimum value, -1.33 points, was reached in 2015 while the maximum of -0.32 points was recorded in 2002. 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.