How does Botswana rank for government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index?

Botswana ranks 58th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index rising or falling in Botswana?

Over the last ten years it is down 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Botswana data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Government Effectiveness Index vs. Electoral Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Government Effectiveness Index vs. Electoral Democracy Index in Botswana

Name: Government Effectiveness Index vs. Electoral Democracy Index in Botswana
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Botswana: Government Effectiveness Index vs. Electoral Democracy Index was 0.665 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.665

Change on year

up 11.8%

World rank

58th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.722

in 2006

All-time low

0.03

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Government Effectiveness Index vs. Electoral Democracy Index in Botswana, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Botswana recorded 0.665 for government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index in 2025.

The figure is up 11.8% on the previous year and down 3.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index in Botswana peaked at 0.722 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.03, in 1900.

That places Botswana 58th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.03	0.03	0.03	10
1910s	0.03	0.03	0.03	10
1920s	0.031	0.031	0.031	10
1930s	0.0321	0.03	0.033	10
1940s	0.0328	0.032	0.034	10
1950s	0.0381	0.034	0.053	10
1960s	0.3377	0.077	0.6	10
1970s	0.6276	0.624	0.632	10
1980s	0.6496	0.629	0.666	10
1990s	0.6879	0.676	0.703	10
2000s	0.7107	0.702	0.722	10
2010s	0.6957	0.656	0.719	10
2020s	0.5955	0.564	0.665	6

Countries ranked near Botswana

55 Croatia 0.686 compare
56 Colombia 0.679 compare
57 Peru 0.667 compare
59 Lesotho 0.661 compare
60 Nepal 0.656 compare
61 Gambia 0.641 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index in Botswana?: Government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index in Botswana was 0.665 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index recorded in Botswana?: The highest recorded value was 0.722 in 2006.
What is the lowest government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index recorded in Botswana?: The lowest recorded value was 0.03 in 1900.
How does Botswana rank for government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index?: Botswana ranks 58th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index rising or falling in Botswana?: Over the last ten years it is down 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Botswana data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Government Effectiveness Index vs. Electoral Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Government Effectiveness Index vs. Electoral Democracy Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 29,523 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which political leaders are elected under comprehensive suffrage in free and fair elections, and freedoms of association and expression are guaranteed.