Dominica Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Dominica's government effectiveness was 0.36 in 2025, ranked 71st globally. This represents a 36.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Dominica's government effectiveness stood at 0.36 in 2025, a rise of +0.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.36 by 2025. Dominica ranked 71st globally.
Dominica’s Government Effectiveness score, measured by the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators, fell from a 1996 baseline of 0.64 to a 2025 value of 0.36, placing the island nation 71st in the global ranking. The indicator reached its highest point in 2000 at 0.87, reflecting a period of relatively strong public‑service capacity and policy formulation, before descending sharply to an all‑time trough of –0.27 in 2018, when bureaucratic inefficiencies and limited regulatory quality were most pronounced. Over the 26‑year coverage span, the decline has been steep, positioning Dominica alongside peers such as Malta (0.36) and the Dominican Republic (0.35) in the lower‑mid tier of effectiveness. The recent modest rebound to 0.36 suggests that reforms undertaken after the 2018 dip are beginning to take effect, but sustained improvement will likely depend on continued investment in civil‑service training, transparent procurement systems and stronger institutional checks.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.46 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.36 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.36 | +0.09 | #71 |
| 2023 | 0.26 | +0.36 | #76 |
| 2022 | -0.10 | +0.02 | #102 |
| 2021 | -0.12 | +0.01 | #104 |
| 2020 | -0.13 | +0.13 | #103 |
| 2019 | -0.25 | +0.02 | #121 |
| 2018 | -0.27 | −0.03 | #115 |
| 2017 | -0.24 | −0.41 | #115 |
| 2016 | 0.17 | −0.05 | #78 |
| 2015 | 0.21 | +0.05 | #73 |
| 2014 | 0.16 | −0.63 | #80 |
| 2013 | 0.80 | +0.04 | #51 |
| 2012 | 0.75 | +0.08 | #52 |
| 2011 | 0.67 | −0.01 | #54 |
| 2010 | 0.68 | +0.01 | #53 |
Analysis
Dominica's government effectiveness was 0.36 in 2025, a rise of +0.09 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 0.36 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominica's government effectiveness was 0.36 in 2025. Ranked 71st globally. This represents a 36.3% increase from the previous year.
Dominica's government effectiveness peaked at 0.87 in 2000.
The lowest government effectiveness in Dominica was -0.27 in 2018.
Dominica ranks 71st globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Dominica's government effectiveness is projected to reach 0.36 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Dominica in 2025 was 0.36. This ranks 71st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominica_government-effectiveness,
title = {Dominica Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominica/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}