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World Bank governance data
Explore six dimensions of governance across 207 economies from 1996 to 2024. Estimates use an approximate -2.5 to +2.5 scale, with higher values indicating better governance outcomes.
Annual estimates for all six WGI pillars, 1996–2024. Gaps reflect unavailable observations.
The six governance dimensions in the latest common observation year.
Compare the latest available country estimates for a governance pillar.
Source: World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), CC BY 4.0
Methodology: Kaufmann, D., Kraay, A., & Mastruzzi, M. (2011), "The Worldwide Governance Indicators: Methodology and Analytical Issues," Hague Journal on the Rule of Law 3(2): 220-246. Estimates use an approximate -2.5 to +2.5 scale, and higher is better.