G20 Countries Decadal Governance Ratings Fall Sharply


 
The ratings of 16 out of 19 countries in the G20 have declined on the World Economics Governance Index over the last decade. This reflects falling standards across data reflecting corruption, rule of law, press freedom and political rights.

Average Governance Rating Across the G20, 2015-2025
Index: 0-100. 0=Poor, 100=As good as it gets
G20 Countries Decadal Governance Ratings Fall Sharply




The largest declines over this decade were in Türkiye, followed by Russia, and then the USA. The overall trend of decline, as seen in the chart above, reveals a more alarming world for investors for whom Good Governance should be paramount.

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