Qatar ranks first regionally in key 2026 Worldwide Governance Indicators

Doha, Qatar has maintained its top regional spot in the 2026 Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) update by the World Bank, highlighting its status as a regional standard for stability, the rule of law, and security. According to the National Planning Council, Qatar ranked among the top three countries in government effectiveness, control of corruption, and regulatory quality within the region. The nation demonstrated improvements across four of the six governance dimensions compared to the previous year's indicators.

Qatar's ranking in political stability stood at 83.86 percent, while government effectiveness and regulatory quality each scored 72.73 and 72.67 percent, respectively. The most significant improvement was seen in control of corruption, which increased by 2.74 points to 65.81 percent. These results underscore Qatar's ongoing commitment to enhancing institutional performance and government efficiency as part of its broader Qatar National Vision 2030.

The World Bank's annual Worldwide Governance Indicators assess governance quality across six dimensions, including voice and accountability, political stability, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, rule of law, and control of corruption. Data for these indicators is gathered from a variety of sources, such as public opinion surveys, think tanks, civil society organizations, and private companies, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of governance across over 200 countries and territories.