China’s Governance Rating Returns to 2016 Levels


 
China has returned to approximately the same Governance levels it recorded a decade ago, following a brief improvement in its rating on the World Economics Governance Index.

China’s Governance Rating: 2016-2026
Index: 0-100. 0=Poor, 100=As good as it gets
Source: World Economics Governance Index, 2026





This rating determines the overall grading of countries. Consequently, China remains in the E-grade category – the lowest tier for Governance - alongside the likes of Russia and Belarus.

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