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Topic 01 of 18 · Country Index 2026
Qatar: Governance & Institutions
How well is the state actually run?
Qatar is placed joint 59th of 194 countries on governance & institutions in the Country Index 2026, from 4 of its 4 key statistics. Readings behind it: Government Effectiveness 0.996 (2025); Statistical Performance Indicators 68.1 (2024).
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joint59th
of 194 countries placed
Placed from 4 of 4 key statistics
- 0.996Government Effectiveness, 2025Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)
- 68.1Statistical Performance Indicators, 2024SPI overall score (0–100)
- 58Corruption Perceptions Index, 2025CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)
- 0.529Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index, 2025Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)
01The evidence
The 4 key statistics that decide it
Only these place Qatar on governance & institutions — one vote each. Every value is the publisher’s own, read at the edition the Country Index 2026 used; the grey ticks are every other country it was compared with, lowest on the left.
0.996
Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)
Higher is better
Qatar: 0.996. Across the 209 countries in this edition, values run from -2.251 (South Sudan) to 2.092 (Singapore); the world median is 0.101.
- World median
- 0.101
- Best in Western Asia
- 1.192 Israel
- Land neighbours
- Saudi Arabia 0.74
Key 2 of 4
Statistical Performance Indicators
World Bank Group
2024 edition · data for 2024 · CC BY 4.0
68.1
SPI overall score (0–100)
Higher is better
Qatar: 68.1. Across the 188 countries in this edition, values run from 27.12 (South Sudan) to 94.14 (Norway); the world median is 69.3.
- World median
- 69.3
- Best in Western Asia
- 90.29 Israel
- Land neighbours
- Saudi Arabia 83.29
Key 3 of 4
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International
2025 edition · data for 2025 · CC BY 4.0 (the data), CC BY-ND 4.0 (the website and report)
58
CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)
Higher is better
Ranked 41st of 181 by Transparency International
Qatar: 58. Across the 182 countries in this edition, values run from 9 (Somalia) to 89 (Denmark); the world median is 39.
- World median
- 39
- Best in Western Asia
- 69 United Arab Emirates
- Land neighbours
- Saudi Arabia 57
Key 4 of 4
Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg
2025 edition · data for 2025 · CC BY-SA 4.0
0.529
Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)
Higher is better
Qatar: 0.529. Across the 176 countries in this edition, values run from 0.003 (Nicaragua) to 0.988 (Australia); the world median is 0.676.
- World median
- 0.676
- Best in Western Asia
- 0.857 Israel
- Land neighbours
- Saudi Arabia 0.285
02Over time
Which way Qatar is moving
Each key’s published value, edition by edition, beside the world median. The Country Index 2026 is the first edition of the standing, so the standing itself has no history to chart yet.
Government Effectiveness
Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong) · higher is better
QatarWorld median
Qatar rose from 0.169 in 2000 to 0.996 in 2025; the world median went from -0.397 to 0.101.
Every year’s figures
Year Qatar World median 2025 0.9959 0.1006 2024 0.9829 0.0098 2023 1.0105 -0.0408 2022 1.0518 -0.0305 2021 0.9783 -0.0158 2020 0.8316 -0.0171 2019 0.8135 0.0150 2018 0.6925 0.0159 2017 0.8376 0.0158 2016 0.8825 0.0225 2015 0.8700 0.0038 2014 0.8271 0.0194 2013 0.9706 -0.0758 2012 0.8684 -0.0839 2011 0.8537 -0.1221 2010 0.7844 -0.1145 2009 0.8558 -0.1609 2008 0.5787 -0.2134 2007 0.5790 -0.3260 2006 0.3497 -0.3310 2005 0.1938 -0.3706 2004 0.2194 -0.3140 2003 0.2479 -0.4369 2002 0.2492 -0.3366 2000 0.1689 -0.3969 Statistical Performance Indicators
SPI overall score (0–100) · higher is better
QatarWorld median
Qatar rose from 44.82 in 2016 to 68.1 in 2024; the world median went from 56.25 to 69.3.
Every year’s figures
Year Qatar World median 2024 68.1 69.30 2023 66.8 68.86 2022 66.7 67.99 2021 67.3 69.96 2020 56.3 62.91 2019 55.5 61.19 2018 47.9 61.17 2017 47.7 59.55 2016 44.8 56.25 Corruption Perceptions Index
CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean) · higher is better
QatarWorld median
Qatar fell from 68 in 2012 to 58 in 2025; the world median went from 37 to 39.
Every year’s figures
Year Qatar World median 2025 58 39.0 2024 59 40.0 2023 58 40.0 2022 58 39.5 2021 63 39.0 2020 63 40.0 2019 62 39.5 2018 62 38.0 2017 63 38.5 2016 61 38.0 2015 71 37.0 2014 69 38.0 2013 68 38.0 2012 68 37.0 Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index
Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1) · higher is better
QatarWorld median
Qatar rose from 0.477 in 2000 to 0.529 in 2025; the world median went from 0.647 to 0.676.
Every year’s figures
Year Qatar World median 2025 0.529 0.6760 2024 0.502 0.6645 2023 0.370 0.6590 2022 0.329 0.6600 2021 0.335 0.6580 2020 0.351 0.6645 2019 0.313 0.6560 2018 0.395 0.6485 2017 0.379 0.6550 2016 0.413 0.6520 2015 0.413 0.6700 2014 0.413 0.6515 2013 0.413 0.6550 2012 0.478 0.6750 2011 0.478 0.6680 2010 0.478 0.6640 2009 0.478 0.6580 2008 0.482 0.6590 2007 0.482 0.6630 2006 0.482 0.6590 2005 0.490 0.6580 2004 0.490 0.6480 2003 0.490 0.6480 2002 0.462 0.6470 2001 0.462 0.6530 2000 0.477 0.6465
03In context
Qatar beside its neighbours
A position reads best beside the countries around it. Every position below is a place among all 194 countries on governance & institutions, never a place within the region.
Qatar and the countries it borders
Standing among all 194; the key columns are the publishers’ own values.
| Country | Standing | Government EffectivenessGovernance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong) | Statistical Performance IndicatorsSPI overall score (0–100) | Corruption Perceptions IndexCPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean) | Judicial Constraints on the Executive IndexJudicial constraints on the executive index (0–1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Saudi Arabia | =54th | 0.74 | 83.29 | 57 | 0.285 |
| Qatar | =59th | 0.996 | 68.1 | 58 | 0.529 |
“—”: no published reading in that edition. What a standing is
Across Western Asia
Every country in the sub-region, by its place among all 194.
Placed either side on governance & institutions
The countries immediately above and below Qatar in the topic’s list.
04Context, no vote
Where Qatar is ahead of the world, and behind
32 more statistics filed under governance & institutions, published in full and deliberately given no vote in the standing. Select a row for the publisher, the rank and the links.
Ahead of the world median13
Statistics on which Qatar does better than the middle country measured.
Firms Expecting to Make Informal Payments to Public OfficialsWorld Bank Group · 2026 · world median 6.4030.6826.403No earlier reading
Qatar: 0.682 · world median 6.403 · Firms saying firms like theirs pay officials informally to get things done (%). World Bank Group, 2026 edition, data for 2026.
Published values in that edition run from 0 to 55.03; lower is better.
Position 161st of 178 · derived, 1st = worst.
Completeness of Birth RegistrationUNICEF · 2025 · world median 98.410098.4No earlier reading
Qatar: 100 · world median 98.4 · Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%). UNICEF, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 2.7 to 100; higher is better.
Labour Inspectors per 10,000 Employed PersonsILO · 2024 · world median 0.5751.280.575No earlier reading
Qatar: 1.28 · world median 0.575 · Labour inspectors per 10,000 employed persons. International Labour Organization (ILO), 2024 edition, data for 2024.
Published values in that edition run from 0.07 to 3.89; higher is better.
Regulatory QualityWorld Bank Group · 2025 · world median -0.0930.998-0.093▲ Improved since 2015
Qatar: 0.998 · world median -0.093 · Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5). World Bank Group, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from -2.106 to 2.113; higher is better.
Position 35th of 209 · derived.
GovTech Maturity IndexWorld Bank Group · 2025 · world median 0.630.8640.63▼ Worsened since 2022
Qatar: 0.864 · world median 0.63 · GTMI score (0–1). World Bank Group, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 0.01 to 0.997; higher is better.
Position 37th of 196 · derived.
Control of CorruptionWorld Bank Group · 2025 · world median -0.1970.881-0.197▲ Improved since 2015
Qatar: 0.881 · world median -0.197 · Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5). World Bank Group, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from -2.096 to 2.259; higher is better.
Position 44th of 211 · derived.
State Authority over TerritoryV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · world median 95.39995.3▲ Improved since 2015
Qatar: 99 · world median 95.3 · Territory under effective state control (% of official territory). V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 47.56 to 100; higher is better.
State Capacity IndexJonathan K. Hanson (University of Michigan) and Rachel Sigman (Naval Postgraduate School) · 2015 · world median 0.4870.9510.487▼ Worsened since 2005
Qatar: 0.951 · world median 0.487 · Latent estimate of state capacity (≈ −2.3 to +3.0, centred near 0); higher = a more capable state. Jonathan K. Hanson (University of Michigan) and Rachel Sigman (Naval Postgraduate School), 2015 edition, data for 2015.
Published values in that edition run from -2.096 to 2.697; higher is better.
Position 43rd of 166 · derived.
Government AI Readiness IndexOxford Insights · 2025 · world median 40.1958.6140.19▼ Worsened since 2020
Qatar: 58.61 · world median 40.19 · AI readiness score (0–100). Oxford Insights, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 12.12 to 88.36; higher is better.
Ranked 54th of 195 by Oxford Insights.
Rule of LawWorld Bank Group · 2025 · world median -0.1020.563-0.102▼ Worsened since 2015
Qatar: 0.563 · world median -0.102 · Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5). World Bank Group, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from -2.199 to 2.012; higher is better.
Position 72nd of 211 · derived.
Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · 2024 · world median 0.3870.4620.387▼ Worsened since 2014
Qatar: 0.462 · world median 0.387 · ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready). Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame, 2024 edition, data for 2024.
Published values in that edition run from 0.137 to 0.749; higher is better.
Ranked 66th of 192 by Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame.
Rigorous and Impartial Public AdministrationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · world median 0.3330.7860.333No real change since 2015
Qatar: 0.786 · world median 0.333 · Original latent estimate (≈ −3.6 to +4.0); higher = a more rigorous and impartial administration. V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from -3.552 to 3.99; higher is better.
Position 64th of 176 · derived.
Political Corruption IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · world median 0.5180.3310.518No real change since 2015
Qatar: 0.331 · world median 0.518 · Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt). V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 0.004 to 0.968; lower is better.
Position 112th of 176 · derived, 1st = worst.
Behind the world median16
Statistics on which Qatar does worse than the middle country measured.
Bribery IncidenceWorld Bank Group · 2026 · world median 7.2699.7917.269No earlier reading
Qatar: 9.791 · world median 7.269 · Firms asked for a bribe at least once in six dealings with officials (%). World Bank Group, 2026 edition, data for 2026.
Published values in that edition run from 0 to 64.26; lower is better.
Position 72nd of 175 · derived, 1st = worst.
Open Data InventoryOpen Data Watch · 2024 · world median 595159▲ Improved since 2016
Qatar: 51 · world median 59 · ODIN overall score (0–100). Open Data Watch, 2024 edition, data for 2024.
Published values in that edition run from 19 to 90; higher is better.
Ranked 106th of 168 by Open Data Watch.
Neopatrimonial Rule IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · world median 0.4450.6560.445▲ Improved since 2015
Qatar: 0.656 · world median 0.445 · Neopatrimonial rule index (0–1; higher = more personalised rule). V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 0.008 to 0.989; lower is better.
Position 64th of 176 · derived, 1st = worst.
Disability Benefit CoverageILO · 2025 · world median 43.97.243.9No earlier reading
Qatar: 7.2 · world median 43.9 · People with severe disabilities receiving disability benefits (%). International Labour Organization (ILO), 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 0 to 100; higher is better.
State Fiscal Source of RevenueV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · world median 1.179-0.1151.179▼ Worsened since 2015
Qatar: -0.115 · world median 1.179 · Original latent estimate (≈ −2.9 to +3.1); higher = broader taxation. V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from -1.716 to 3.135; higher is better.
Position 141st of 176 · derived.
Civic Space RatingsCIVICUS · 2025 · world median 50.4621.150.46No earlier reading
Qatar: 21.1 · world median 50.46 · Civic space score (0–100). CIVICUS, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 2.17 to 100; higher is better.
Position 164th of 198 · derived.
Liberal Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · world median 0.3530.0910.353▲ Improved since 2015
Qatar: 0.091 · world median 0.353 · Liberal democracy index (0–1). V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 0.009 to 0.884; higher is better.
Position 149th of 176 · derived.
Voice and AccountabilityWorld Bank Group · 2025 · world median -0.022-1.297-0.022No real change since 2015
Qatar: -1.297 · world median -0.022 · Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5). World Bank Group, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from -2.348 to 1.825; higher is better.
Position 175th of 206 · derived.
Child and Family Benefit CoverageILO · 2024 · world median 23.751.323.75No earlier reading
Qatar: 1.3 · world median 23.75 · Children or households with children receiving child or family cash benefits (%). International Labour Organization (ILO), 2024 edition, data for 2024.
Published values in that edition run from 0 to 100; higher is better.
Old-Age Pension CoverageILO · 2025 · world median 80.8880.8No earlier reading
Qatar: 8 · world median 80.8 · People above statutory pensionable age receiving an old-age pension (%). International Labour Organization (ILO), 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 0 to 100; higher is better.
Meritocratic Appointment in the State AdministrationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · world median 0.309-1.6050.309▼ Worsened since 2015
Qatar: -1.605 · world median 0.309 · Original latent estimate (≈ −2.9 to +3.6); higher = more appointments on merit. V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from -2.442 to 3.584; higher is better.
Position 163rd of 176 · derived.
Equal Protection IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · world median 0.6510.1730.651▼ Worsened since 2015
Qatar: 0.173 · world median 0.651 · Equal protection index (0–1); higher = rights and freedoms protected more equally across social groups and classes. V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 0.027 to 0.986; higher is better.
Position 164th of 176 · derived.
Social Protection CoverageILO · 2025 · world median 52.14.152.1No earlier reading
Qatar: 4.1 · world median 52.1 · Population covered by at least one social protection benefit (%). International Labour Organization (ILO), 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 0 to 100; higher is better.
Global Indicators of Regulatory Governance ScoreWorld Bank Group · 2018 · world median 2.2502.25No earlier reading
Qatar: 0 · world median 2.25 · Regulatory governance score (0–5, where 5 is the most transparent rule-making). World Bank Group, 2018 edition, data for 2018.
Published values in that edition run from 0 to 5; higher is better.
Women, Business and the LawWorld Bank Group · 2025 · world median 81.2535.6381.25No real change since 2015
Qatar: 35.63 · world median 81.25 · WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity). World Bank Group, 2026 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 3.125 to 100; higher is better.
Position 185th of 190 · derived.
V-Dem Electoral Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · world median 0.4970.0340.497No real change since 2015
Qatar: 0.034 · world median 0.497 · Electoral democracy index (0–1). V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 0.016 to 0.913; higher is better.
Position 175th of 176 · derived.
No better end3
These describe the shape of a country — more is not better or worse, only different — so they are never ahead or behind.
Public Sector Wage BillWorld Bank Group · 2022 · world median 7.9758.87.975Moved since 2012
Qatar: 8.8 · world median 7.975 · Public sector wage bill (% of GDP). World Bank Group, 2022 edition, data for 2022.
Published values in that edition run from 0.977 to 42.65.
Position 72nd of 168 · derived, counted from the highest value.
Central Bank Independence IndexAna Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · 2023 · world median 0.6080.5070.608Moved since 2013
Qatar: 0.507 · world median 0.608 · CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence). Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex, 2023 edition, data for 2023.
Published values in that edition run from 0.006 to 0.974.
Senior Management Time Spent on Government RegulationWorld Bank Group · 2026 · world median 6.7954.3826.795No earlier reading
Qatar: 4.382 · world median 6.795 · Senior management time spent dealing with government regulation (% of a typical week). World Bank Group, 2026 edition, data for 2026.
Published values in that edition run from 0.025 to 31.33.
No current reading for Qatar
Agriculture Orientation Index (last 2020), Business Ready: Operational Efficiency, Business Ready: Public Services, Business Ready: Regulatory Framework, Country Policy and Institutional Assessment, Debt Service on External Debt, External Debt Stocks (% of GNI), Foundational ID Ownership, General Government Consumption (last 2022), Government Funding per Primary Student (last 2009), Government Spending on Education (last 2020), Public Sector Employment and Trade Union Density. Listed rather than hidden, so the page can be checked against it.
“Position · derived” is this site’s ordering of the published values, 1st = best unless the row says otherwise; the publisher ranks no country on it. Rank, position and standing
05Country Index 2026
Governance & Institutions among Qatar’s 16 topics
Governance & Institutions is Qatar’s 7th best-placed topic of 16. Strongest first, each marker at its share of that topic’s field.
- Work & Labourjoint 8th of 1824/4 keys
- Risk & Resiliencejoint 16th of 1933/4 keys
- Digital & Technology27th of 1983/4 keys
- Mobility & Trade27th of 1773/4 keys
- Poverty & Inequality25th of 1593/3 keys
- Health & Wellbeingjoint 34th of 2003/4 keys
- Governance & Institutionsjoint 59th of 1944/4 keys
- Development & Human Capital82nd of 1963/3 keys
- Peace & Security75th of 1774/4 keys
- Education & Knowledge84th of 1983/4 keys
- Food & Agriculture82nd of 1842/4 keys
- Economy & Innovation84th of 1763/4 keys
- Democracy & Civil Libertiesjoint 124th of 1984/4 keys
- Energyjoint 110th of 1653/3 keys
- Gender & Equality179th of 1834/4 keys
- Environment & Sustainability186th of 1863/4 keys
06The top of the list
Who leads on governance & institutions
The three countries placed highest of 194, and the leaders Qatar can most readily be measured against.
1
DenmarkNorthern Europe
1st of 194 · 4 of 4 keys
Photo: User:Aconcagua · CC BY-SA 3.0, greyscale
2
New ZealandAustralia and New Zealand
2nd of 194 · 4 of 4 keys
Photo: Karora derivative work: Inkey · Public domain, greyscale
3
SwedenNorthern Europe
3rd of 194 · 4 of 4 keys
Photo: User:Pieter Kuiper · Public domain, greyscale
Placed highest nearby
Highest in Asia
Japan=10th4/4 keysHighest in Western Asia
Israel=25th4/4 keysThis page
Qatar=59th4/4 keys
Positions out of 194 placed on the topic. A country needs readings on enough keys to be placed, and the top of the list is often held on fewer of them.
07Analysis
Charts and analysis about Qatar and governance & institutions
08Questions
Qatar on governance & institutions: questions answered
Every answer is built from the numbers on this page, so none can say something the page does not.
How does Qatar rank on governance & institutions?
Qatar is placed joint 59th of 194 countries on Governance & Institutions in the Country Index 2026, from 4 of its 4 key statistics (Government Effectiveness, Statistical Performance Indicators, Corruption Perceptions Index and Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index). The position is this site’s ordering of published statistics, not a rank any publisher printed.
What is the latest Government Effectiveness figure for Qatar?
0.996 in 2025 (governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)), according to World Bank Group. The world median in the same edition was 0.101.
What is the latest Statistical Performance Indicators figure for Qatar?
68.1 in 2024 (sPI overall score (0–100)), according to World Bank Group. The world median in the same edition was 69.3.
How does Qatar compare with Saudi Arabia on governance & institutions?
Saudi Arabia is placed joint 54th of 194, and Qatar joint 59th. Government Effectiveness: Saudi Arabia 0.74, Qatar 0.996; Statistical Performance Indicators: Saudi Arabia 83.29, Qatar 68.1; Corruption Perceptions Index: Saudi Arabia 57, Qatar 58; Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index: Saudi Arabia 0.285, Qatar 0.529.
How have Qatar’s governance & institutions figures changed?
Government Effectiveness rose from 0.169 in 2000 to 0.996 in 2025; Statistical Performance Indicators rose from 44.82 in 2016 to 68.1 in 2024; Corruption Perceptions Index fell from 68 in 2012 to 58 in 2025; Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index rose from 0.477 in 2000 to 0.529 in 2025.
Which governance & institutions statistics are missing for Qatar?
No current reading is published for Qatar on Agriculture Orientation Index, Business Ready: Operational Efficiency, Business Ready: Public Services, Business Ready: Regulatory Framework, Country Policy and Institutional Assessment, Debt Service on External Debt, External Debt Stocks (% of GNI), Foundational ID Ownership, General Government Consumption, Government Funding per Primary Student, Government Spending on Education, Public Sector Employment and Trade Union Density. They are listed rather than hidden, so the evidence on the page can be checked against it.
09Method
Method, sources and how to cite
What this topic does not measure
Governance is not democracy. Free elections, civil liberties and press freedom belong to the Democracy & Civil Liberties topic, and a country can place well on one and poorly on the other. How openly official data is published sits here as context, beside the statistical capacity that is a key. Nor does this topic measure the size of government or how much it spends — the share of the economy run by the state is published on this page as context, with no better end.
How the Governance & Institutions standing is decided
A standing is this site’s ordering, named with its edition — never a publisher’s rank. 4 key statistics vote, one vote each; every country’s published value becomes a place within that key’s own field, the places are averaged, and the average is never published. A country needs 2 of the 4 keys to be placed.
The governance & institutions method, step by stepHow every standing on this site is built
The key statistics and their licences
- Government Effectiveness — World Bank Group, CC BY 4.0
- Statistical Performance Indicators — World Bank Group, CC BY 4.0
- Corruption Perceptions Index — Transparency International, CC BY 4.0 (the data), CC BY-ND 4.0 (the website and report)
- Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index — V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0
The other 32 statistics on this page come from 10 publishers, each named beside its numbers, with every edition and licence on the datasets pages.
The standing itself is part of the Country Index 2026, published under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photographs
Qatar’s banner and the countries placed highest, from their profiles: Wikimedia Commons, shown in greyscale, each used under the licence named.
- Qatar (banner) — Haakon S. Krohn derivative work: JamesA, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Denmark — User:Aconcagua, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New Zealand — Karora derivative work: Inkey, Public domain
- Sweden — User:Pieter Kuiper, Public domain
Cite this page
Nations Inquiry (2026). Qatar: Governance & Institutions — standing and statistics, Country Index 2026. https://nationsinquiry.com/countries/qatar/governance