USA: Government effectiveness

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 USA

Government effectiveness index (-2.5 weak; 2.5 strong)

 Latest value 1.22
 Year 2023
 Measure points
 Data availability 1996 - 2023
 Average 1.51
 Min - Max 1.22 - 1.74
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2023 is 1.22 points, a decline from 1.26 points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is -0.04 points, based on data from 193 countries. Historically, the average for the USA from 1996 to 2023 is 1.51 points. The minimum value, 1.22 points, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 1.74 points was recorded in 2004. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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USA - Government effectiveness - Recent values chart

Historical series
USA - Government effectiveness - historical chart - 1996-2023




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.

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