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El Salvador Government Effectiveness

Government Effectiveness  GE.EST

0.16 +0.11 (+217.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #85 Global Peak 0.16 (2025) Source World Bank WGI

El Salvador Government Effectiveness (1996–2025)

Overview

El Salvador's government effectiveness stood at 0.16 in 2025, a rise of +0.11 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.16 by 2025. El Salvador ranked 85th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Effectiveness YoY change Rank
2026* trend 0.27 - -
2025* trend 0.16 - -
2025 0.16 +0.11 #85
2023 0.05 +0.37 #92
2022 -0.32 +0.02 #122
2021 -0.34 −0.08 #125
2020 -0.26 +0.27 #115
2019 -0.53 −0.04 #133
2018 -0.49 −0.10 #132
2017 -0.39 −0.04 #126
2016 -0.34 −0.06 #124
2015 -0.29 −0.26 #112
2014 -0.03 +0.10 #89
2013 -0.12 +0.01 #98
2012 -0.13 −0.02 #96
2011 -0.11 −0.10 #96
2010 -0.01 +0.06 #87
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 17.6% GDP growth 1.0% Unemployment 9.1%
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

El Salvador matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1989. 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 El Salvador's government effectiveness?

El Salvador's government effectiveness was 0.16 in 2025. Ranked 85th globally. This represents a 217.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government effectiveness in El Salvador?

El Salvador's government effectiveness peaked at 0.16 in 2025.

What was the lowest government effectiveness in El Salvador?

The lowest government effectiveness in El Salvador was -0.69 in 1996.

How does El Salvador rank in government effectiveness?

El Salvador ranks 85th 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 El Salvador in 2025?

El Salvador's government effectiveness is projected to reach 0.16 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government effectiveness of El Salvador in 2025?

The government effectiveness of El Salvador in 2025 was 0.16. This ranks 85th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_el-salvador_government-effectiveness, title = {El Salvador Government Effectiveness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/government-effectiveness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }