Antigua and Barbuda Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Overview
Antigua and Barbuda's government effectiveness stood at 0.32 in 2025, a decline of +0.06 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.32 by 2025. Antigua and Barbuda ranked 74th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.41 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.32 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.32 | −0.06 | #74 |
| 2023 | 0.38 | +0.54 | #71 |
| 2022 | -0.16 | +0.03 | #108 |
| 2021 | -0.19 | +0.01 | #112 |
| 2020 | -0.20 | −0.15 | #112 |
| 2019 | -0.05 | −0.00 | #101 |
| 2018 | -0.05 | −0.02 | #99 |
| 2017 | -0.04 | −0.25 | #96 |
| 2016 | 0.22 | +0.03 | #72 |
| 2015 | 0.18 | +0.25 | #75 |
| 2014 | -0.07 | −0.56 | #97 |
| 2013 | 0.49 | +0.01 | #62 |
| 2012 | 0.48 | −0.00 | #63 |
| 2011 | 0.48 | −0.01 | #63 |
| 2010 | 0.49 | −0.01 | #62 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Antigua and Barbuda matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1984. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Antigua and Barbuda's government effectiveness was 0.32 in 2025. Ranked 74th globally. This represents a 16.0% decrease from the previous year.
Antigua and Barbuda's government effectiveness peaked at 0.65 in 1998.
The lowest government effectiveness in Antigua and Barbuda was -0.20 in 2020.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 74th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Antigua and Barbuda's government effectiveness is projected to reach 0.32 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Antigua and Barbuda in 2025 was 0.32. This ranks 74th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_antigua-and-barbuda_government-effectiveness,
title = {Antigua and Barbuda Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/antigua-and-barbuda/government-effectiveness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}