Haiti Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Haiti's government effectiveness was -2.34 in 2025, ranked 202nd globally. This represents a 5.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Haiti's government effectiveness stood at -2.34 in 2025, a decline of +0.12 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -2.34 by 2025. Haiti ranked 202nd globally.
Haiti’s Government Effectiveness score has slipped from its 1996 peak of –1.00 to a 2025 value of –2.34, placing the nation at 202 out of 215 economies in the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators. Over the 26‑year series the index has moved steadily downward, reflecting persistent challenges in public service delivery, policy formulation and implementation. The decline is comparable to that of South Sudan, which records a slightly better –2.35, and far below peers such as Afghanistan (–2.22) and Myanmar (–2.13). The trough reached in 2025 coincides with repeated political instability, natural disasters and fiscal constraints that have eroded institutional capacity. While the long‑term trajectory remains negative, improvements in disaster resilience, fiscal management and anti‑corruption reforms could halt the slide and gradually lift Haiti’s effectiveness rating in future assessments.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -2.39 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -2.34 | - | - |
| 2025 | -2.34 | −0.12 | #202 |
| 2023 | -2.23 | +0.00 | #201 |
| 2022 | -2.23 | −0.01 | #201 |
| 2021 | -2.22 | −0.11 | #201 |
| 2020 | -2.11 | −0.05 | #200 |
| 2019 | -2.07 | −0.10 | #200 |
| 2018 | -1.97 | +0.16 | #200 |
| 2017 | -2.13 | +0.04 | #201 |
| 2016 | -2.17 | −0.07 | #201 |
| 2015 | -2.10 | −0.02 | #201 |
| 2014 | -2.09 | −0.50 | #199 |
| 2013 | -1.59 | +0.07 | #195 |
| 2012 | -1.66 | +0.03 | #199 |
| 2011 | -1.69 | −0.04 | #198 |
| 2010 | -1.65 | −0.14 | #196 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Haiti matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Haiti's government effectiveness was -2.34 in 2025. Ranked 202nd globally. This represents a 5.3% decrease from the previous year.
Haiti's government effectiveness peaked at -1.00 in 1996.
The lowest government effectiveness in Haiti was -2.34 in 2025.
Haiti ranks 202nd globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Haiti's government effectiveness is projected to reach -2.34 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Haiti in 2025 was -2.34. This ranks 202nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_haiti_government-effectiveness,
title = {Haiti Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/haiti/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}