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Barbados Government Effectiveness

Government Effectiveness  GE.EST

0.29 −0.09 (-23.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #75 Global Peak 1.56 (2008) Source World Bank WGI

Barbados Government Effectiveness (1996–2025)

Overview

Barbados's government effectiveness stood at 0.29 in 2025, a decline of +0.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.29 by 2025. Barbados ranked 75th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Effectiveness YoY change Rank
2026* trend 0.25 - -
2025* trend 0.29 - -
2025 0.29 −0.09 #75
2023 0.38 −0.05 #70
2022 0.43 −0.07 #67
2021 0.50 +0.05 #60
2020 0.44 −0.15 #61
2019 0.59 +0.21 #53
2018 0.39 −0.41 #64
2017 0.80 −0.24 #46
2016 1.04 +0.05 #37
2015 0.99 −0.21 #40
2014 1.20 −0.15 #28
2013 1.35 −0.10 #25
2012 1.45 −0.01 #22
2011 1.47 +0.06 #23
2010 1.41 −0.07 #24
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 9.4% GDP growth -0.3% Unemployment 11.2%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barbados's government effectiveness?

Barbados's government effectiveness was 0.29 in 2025. Ranked 75th globally. This represents a 23.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government effectiveness in Barbados?

Barbados's government effectiveness peaked at 1.56 in 2008.

What was the lowest government effectiveness in Barbados?

The lowest government effectiveness in Barbados was 0.29 in 2025.

How does Barbados rank in government effectiveness?

Barbados ranks 75th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government effectiveness?

The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.

What is the projected government effectiveness of Barbados in 2025?

Barbados's government effectiveness is projected to reach 0.29 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government effectiveness of Barbados in 2025?

The government effectiveness of Barbados in 2025 was 0.29. This ranks 75th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_barbados_government-effectiveness, title = {Barbados Government Effectiveness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/government-effectiveness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }