Barbados Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Barbados's government effectiveness was 0.29 in 2025, ranked 75th globally. This represents a 23.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
Barbados' Government Effectiveness, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has experienced a marked decline over the past two decades. The country's all-time peak of 1.56 in 2008 starkly contrasts with its current score of 0.29, a value that places it at #75 globally in 2025. This downward trajectory is particularly notable given that Barbados has been surpassed by peer countries such as Antigua and Barbuda, which boasts a score of 0.32. The significant drop from a score of 1.41 in 1996 to its current value suggests a substantial deterioration in governance effectiveness. A score of 0.29 indicates a high likelihood of corruption, inefficient bureaucracy, and a general lack of transparency in government operations. To reverse this trend, Barbados would need to implement reforms aimed at enhancing accountability and improving public sector management, a development that could potentially stabilize or even boost its ranking in the years to come.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Barbados's government effectiveness was 0.29 in 2025. Ranked 75th globally. This represents a 23.0% decrease from the previous year.
Barbados's government effectiveness peaked at 1.56 in 2008.
The lowest government effectiveness in Barbados was 0.29 in 2025.
Barbados ranks 75th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Barbados's government effectiveness is projected to reach 0.29 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Barbados in 2025 was 0.29. This ranks 75th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_barbados_government-effectiveness,
title = {Barbados Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}