Low-Income Countries Governance Ratings Fall Further


 
The ratings of low-income countries were low on the World Economics Governance Index a decade ago. The ratings of 16 out of the 19 countries that constitute the low-income group have fallen even lower still since then. These ratings determine the grading of countries. Consequently, 14 of those countries now have a poor to extremely poor rating (D- to E-grade).

Average Governance Rating Across Low-Income Countries, 2015-2025
Index: 0-100. 0=Poor, 100=As good as it gets
Low-Income Countries Governance Ratings Fall Further




Note: Chart uses the World Bank’s definition of low-income countries and for those which World Economics has available data.

This betrays a further decline in data reflecting corruption, the rule of law, press freedom and political rights. Not a single country across the grouping now has a good governance grade (A- or B-grade). This highlights a worrying situation for investors, for whom Good Governance should be vital.

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