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Guyana Government Effectiveness

Government Effectiveness  GE.EST

-0.18 +0.11 (+38.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #111 Global Peak -0.01 (2007) Source World Bank WGI

Guyana Government Effectiveness (1996–2025)

Overview

Guyana's government effectiveness stood at -0.18 in 2025, a rise of +0.11 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.18 by 2025. Guyana ranked 111th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Effectiveness YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.14 - -
2025* trend -0.18 - -
2025 -0.18 +0.11 #111
2023 -0.29 −0.03 #121
2022 -0.27 −0.00 #114
2021 -0.26 +0.19 #119
2020 -0.45 −0.05 #130
2019 -0.40 −0.14 #128
2018 -0.25 +0.03 #113
2017 -0.28 +0.00 #119
2016 -0.28 +0.05 #118
2015 -0.33 −0.11 #116
2014 -0.22 −0.12 #108
2013 -0.10 −0.00 #96
2012 -0.10 −0.02 #94
2011 -0.08 +0.04 #93
2010 -0.12 +0.06 #98
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +12.8% GDP growth 43.8% C/A balance 16.4%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Guyana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guyana's government effectiveness?

Guyana's government effectiveness was -0.18 in 2025. Ranked 111th globally. This represents a 38.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government effectiveness in Guyana?

Guyana's government effectiveness peaked at -0.01 in 2007.

What was the lowest government effectiveness in Guyana?

The lowest government effectiveness in Guyana was -0.50 in 2005.

How does Guyana rank in government effectiveness?

Guyana ranks 111th 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 Guyana in 2025?

Guyana's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.18 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government effectiveness of Guyana in 2025?

The government effectiveness of Guyana in 2025 was -0.18. This ranks 111th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_guyana_government-effectiveness, title = {Guyana Government Effectiveness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/guyana/government-effectiveness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }