Antigua and Barbuda Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Antigua and Barbuda's government effectiveness was 0.32 in 2025, ranked 74th globally. This represents a 16.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
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.
Antigua and Barbuda’s Government Effectiveness score has slipped markedly since the late‑1990s, falling from an all‑time peak of 0.65 in 1998 to a trough of –0.20 in 2020 before modestly recovering to 0.32 in 2025, placing the nation 74th in the global ranking. The 26‑year series shows a long‑term decline in the capacity of public institutions to formulate and implement sound policies, a pattern that mirrors the modest performance of peers such as Barbados (0.29) and the Dominican Republic (0.35). The sharp dip in 2020 coincided with the COVID‑19 pandemic, which strained fiscal resources and disrupted service delivery, while the recent uptick reflects incremental reforms in bureaucratic procedures and digitalisation of government services. Continued investment in civil‑service training, transparent procurement, and performance‑based budgeting could reinforce this upward momentum and help Antigua and Barbuda close the gap with higher‑ranking peers.
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}
}