What the Chandler Global Governance Index revealed: where Armenia ranks in the top 20 and where it falls short
20.07.2026,
18:12
Armenia ranked 64th out of 133 countries in the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) for 2026, scoring 0.503 points.
YEREVAN, July 20. /ARKA/. Armenia ranked 64th out of 133 countries in the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) for 2026, scoring 0.503 points.
In the ranking, Armenia outranked Turkey, Russia, and Iran, which ranked 75th, 78th, and 125th, respectively, but trailed Azerbaijan (57th). Singapore took first place for the fourth year in a row, followed by Norway and Denmark.
According to the CGGI, Armenia's GDP per capita is $8,556. The country is classified as an upper-middle-income country.
According to Armenia's CGGI profile, the country's overall performance has worsened compared to 2021: declines in five of the seven key areas outweighed progress in the areas of public institution development and improving the well-being of the population.
The most notable progress over the past year was recorded in public financial management. The study's authors attribute this, in particular, to the implementation in 2025 of a unified state information system that integrates the accounting, human resources, and treasury functions of ministries.
Armenia achieved the highest rankings in public expenditure efficiency (17th place), national brand (30th), use of data in public administration (45th), and international diplomacy (46th).
However, the weakest results were recorded in long-term strategic vision (112th place), bureaucratic quality (104th), logistics competence (102nd), as well as adaptability of public administration and passport strength (94th place each).
Across the seven core pillars of the assessment, Armenia ranked 57th in public financial management, 61st in legal and policy soundness, 64th in global influence and reputation, 77th in institutional strength, 81st in market attractiveness, and 89th in leadership and strategic vision.
In the ranking, Armenia outranked Turkey, Russia, and Iran, which ranked 75th, 78th, and 125th, respectively, but trailed Azerbaijan (57th). Singapore took first place for the fourth year in a row, followed by Norway and Denmark.
According to the CGGI, Armenia's GDP per capita is $8,556. The country is classified as an upper-middle-income country.
According to Armenia's CGGI profile, the country's overall performance has worsened compared to 2021: declines in five of the seven key areas outweighed progress in the areas of public institution development and improving the well-being of the population.
The most notable progress over the past year was recorded in public financial management. The study's authors attribute this, in particular, to the implementation in 2025 of a unified state information system that integrates the accounting, human resources, and treasury functions of ministries.
Armenia achieved the highest rankings in public expenditure efficiency (17th place), national brand (30th), use of data in public administration (45th), and international diplomacy (46th).
However, the weakest results were recorded in long-term strategic vision (112th place), bureaucratic quality (104th), logistics competence (102nd), as well as adaptability of public administration and passport strength (94th place each).
Across the seven core pillars of the assessment, Armenia ranked 57th in public financial management, 61st in legal and policy soundness, 64th in global influence and reputation, 77th in institutional strength, 81st in market attractiveness, and 89th in leadership and strategic vision.
