Government effectiveness vs electoral democracy index in Maldives

Maldives: Government effectiveness vs electoral democracy index was 0.556 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.556
Change on year
down 3.6%
World rank
78th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.609
in 2009
All-time low
0.015
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Government effectiveness vs electoral democracy index in Maldives, 1900–2025

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, government effectiveness vs electoral democracy index in Maldives stood at 0.556.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.6% on the previous year and up 46.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government effectiveness vs electoral democracy index in Maldives peaked at 0.609 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.015, in 1900.

That places Maldives 78th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.015 0.015 0.015 10
1910s 0.015 0.015 0.015 10
1920s 0.015 0.015 0.015 10
1930s 0.0909 0.015 0.139 10
1940s 0.1309 0.13 0.139 10
1950s 0.1298 0.129 0.13 10
1960s 0.1354 0.129 0.172 10
1970s 0.1689 0.155 0.172 10
1980s 0.1558 0.154 0.157 10
1990s 0.1604 0.158 0.167 10
2000s 0.2794 0.161 0.609 10
2010s 0.4661 0.353 0.6 10
2020s 0.5797 0.556 0.596 6

Countries ranked near Maldives

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  4. 79 Moldova 0.553 compare
  5. 80 Mongolia 0.535 compare
  6. 81 Guyana 0.515 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is government effectiveness vs electoral democracy index in Maldives?
Government effectiveness vs electoral democracy index in Maldives was 0.556 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest government effectiveness vs electoral democracy index recorded in Maldives?
The highest recorded value was 0.609 in 2009.
What is the lowest government effectiveness vs electoral democracy index recorded in Maldives?
The lowest recorded value was 0.015 in 1900.
How does Maldives rank for government effectiveness vs electoral democracy index?
Maldives ranks 78th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is government effectiveness vs electoral democracy index rising or falling in Maldives?
Over the last ten years it is up 46.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Maldives data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Government effectiveness vs electoral democracy index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government effectiveness vs electoral democracy index
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
175 places, 29,523 data points, 1789–2025
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