Croatia Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Croatia's government effectiveness was 0.81 in 2025, ranked 46th globally. This represents a 14.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Croatia's government effectiveness stood at 0.81 in 2025, a rise of +0.10 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.81 by 2025. Croatia ranked 46th globally.
Croatia’s Government Effectiveness score has risen sharply from a trough of 0.04 in 1998 to an all‑time peak of 0.81 in 2025, placing it 46th among 190 economies in the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators. Over the 26‑year coverage period the index moved from a modest 0.10 in 1996 to the current 0.81, reflecting sustained reforms in public administration, fiscal management and service delivery. This trajectory outpaces Indonesia, whose 2025 score of 0.76 situates it slightly lower in the same ranking, while remaining just behind Aruba’s 0.87. The improvement aligns with Croatia’s European Union accession in 2013, which spurred alignment with EU standards and increased access to structural funds for capacity building. Continued investment in digital government platforms and anti‑corruption measures could reinforce the upward trend, while any fiscal consolidation setbacks might temper future gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.88 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.81 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.81 | +0.10 | #46 |
| 2023 | 0.71 | +0.13 | #48 |
| 2022 | 0.58 | +0.03 | #57 |
| 2021 | 0.55 | +0.13 | #59 |
| 2020 | 0.42 | −0.03 | #62 |
| 2019 | 0.46 | −0.06 | #60 |
| 2018 | 0.51 | −0.02 | #56 |
| 2017 | 0.54 | +0.11 | #56 |
| 2016 | 0.42 | −0.04 | #62 |
| 2015 | 0.46 | −0.22 | #58 |
| 2014 | 0.68 | +0.00 | #51 |
| 2013 | 0.68 | +0.00 | #55 |
| 2012 | 0.68 | +0.17 | #54 |
| 2011 | 0.50 | −0.08 | #60 |
| 2010 | 0.58 | −0.00 | #59 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Croatia 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
Croatia's government effectiveness was 0.81 in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 14.1% increase from the previous year.
Croatia's government effectiveness peaked at 0.81 in 2025.
The lowest government effectiveness in Croatia was 0.04 in 1998.
Croatia ranks 46th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Croatia's government effectiveness is projected to reach 0.81 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Croatia in 2025 was 0.81. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_croatia_government-effectiveness,
title = {Croatia Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/croatia/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}