Jamaica Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Jamaica's government effectiveness was 0.39 in 2025, ranked 68th globally. This represents a 5.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Jamaica's government effectiveness stood at 0.39 in 2025, a decline of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.39 by 2025. Jamaica ranked 68th globally.
Jamaica’s Government Effectiveness score, measured by the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators, has risen from a low of 0.14 in 1996 to 0.39 in 2025, placing the country 68th in the global ranking. The index reached its all‑time high of 0.60 in 2022, reflecting reforms in public‑sector management and fiscal discipline, before slipping to a trough of –0.17 in 2005 amid fiscal crises and institutional weaknesses. Over the 26‑year coverage period, Jamaica’s trajectory shows a gradual improvement, yet the 2025 figure remains modestly lower than peers such as Fiji (0.40) and Samoa (0.38). Continued investment in bureaucratic capacity, anti‑corruption measures, and digital public services will be crucial to sustain the upward trend and narrow the gap with higher‑performing peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.36 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.39 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.39 | −0.02 | #68 |
| 2023 | 0.41 | −0.20 | #66 |
| 2022 | 0.60 | +0.23 | #54 |
| 2021 | 0.38 | −0.15 | #67 |
| 2020 | 0.53 | −0.06 | #59 |
| 2019 | 0.59 | −0.01 | #54 |
| 2018 | 0.60 | +0.04 | #52 |
| 2017 | 0.55 | +0.08 | #53 |
| 2016 | 0.47 | +0.18 | #60 |
| 2015 | 0.29 | +0.09 | #68 |
| 2014 | 0.20 | +0.13 | #77 |
| 2013 | 0.07 | +0.03 | #82 |
| 2012 | 0.05 | −0.25 | #81 |
| 2011 | 0.29 | −0.01 | #70 |
| 2010 | 0.30 | +0.02 | #72 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica's government effectiveness was 0.39 in 2025. Ranked 68th globally. This represents a 5.3% decrease from the previous year.
Jamaica's government effectiveness peaked at 0.60 in 2022.
The lowest government effectiveness in Jamaica was -0.17 in 2005.
Jamaica ranks 68th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Jamaica's government effectiveness is projected to reach 0.39 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Jamaica in 2025 was 0.39. This ranks 68th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_government-effectiveness,
title = {Jamaica Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}