Aruba Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Aruba's government effectiveness was 0.87 in 2025, ranked 44th globally. This represents a 9.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 2004–2025.
Overview
Aruba's government effectiveness stood at 0.87 in 2025, a rise of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.87 by 2025. Aruba ranked 44th globally.
Aruba’s Government Effectiveness score has fallen markedly since the early 2000s, slipping from an earliest recorded 1.28 in 2004 to a low of 0.80 in 2023, the all‑time trough, before a modest recovery to 0.87 in 2025, placing the island at 44th in the global ranking. The indicator peaked at 1.50 in 2009, reflecting a period of strong public‑service delivery and policy implementation, but subsequent declines suggest growing challenges in bureaucratic quality, regulatory enforcement and accountability. Compared with peers, Aruba’s 2025 score of 0.87 is just below Malaysia’s 0.88 and Portugal’s 0.90, yet above Bhutan’s 0.83 and Croatia’s 0.81, highlighting a middle‑of‑the‑road performance within a diverse group of small economies. The 21‑year coverage shows a clear downward trajectory after the 2009 high, implying that reforms in civil‑service capacity and institutional transparency will be pivotal to reverse the recent slide and sustain any future improvements.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.83 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.87 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.87 | +0.07 | #44 |
| 2023 | 0.80 | −0.31 | #42 |
| 2022 | 1.11 | +0.02 | #34 |
| 2021 | 1.08 | +0.01 | #34 |
| 2020 | 1.07 | +0.09 | #32 |
| 2019 | 0.99 | −0.03 | #38 |
| 2018 | 1.01 | +0.14 | #38 |
| 2017 | 0.88 | +0.02 | #42 |
| 2016 | 0.85 | +0.01 | #45 |
| 2015 | 0.85 | −0.04 | #47 |
| 2014 | 0.89 | −0.33 | #47 |
| 2013 | 1.22 | −0.03 | #30 |
| 2012 | 1.25 | +0.01 | #29 |
| 2011 | 1.24 | −0.01 | #30 |
| 2010 | 1.25 | −0.25 | #30 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Aruba matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Aruba's government effectiveness was 0.87 in 2025. Ranked 44th globally. This represents a 9.1% increase from the previous year.
Aruba's government effectiveness peaked at 1.50 in 2009.
The lowest government effectiveness in Aruba was 0.80 in 2023.
Aruba ranks 44th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Aruba's government effectiveness is projected to reach 0.87 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Aruba in 2025 was 0.87. This ranks 44th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_aruba_government-effectiveness,
title = {Aruba Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/aruba/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}