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Nicaragua Government Effectiveness

Government Effectiveness  GE.EST

-1.28 −0.20 (-18.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #180 Global Peak -0.57 (1996) Source World Bank WGI

Nicaragua Government Effectiveness (1996–2025)

Overview

Nicaragua's government effectiveness stood at -1.28 in 2025, a decline of +0.20 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.28 by 2025. Nicaragua ranked 180th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Effectiveness YoY change Rank
2026* trend -1.38 - -
2025* trend -1.28 - -
2025 -1.28 −0.20 #180
2023 -1.08 −0.05 #176
2022 -1.04 −0.15 #175
2021 -0.88 −0.21 #167
2020 -0.68 +0.10 #147
2019 -0.78 +0.03 #156
2018 -0.81 −0.14 #162
2017 -0.67 +0.07 #147
2016 -0.74 +0.12 #154
2015 -0.86 −0.02 #164
2014 -0.84 −0.02 #161
2013 -0.81 +0.08 #156
2012 -0.89 +0.00 #158
2011 -0.89 +0.06 #162
2010 -0.95 +0.01 #165
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 +12.1% GDP growth 3.6% C/A balance 4.2%
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

Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua's government effectiveness?

Nicaragua's government effectiveness was -1.28 in 2025. Ranked 180th globally. This represents a 18.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government effectiveness in Nicaragua?

Nicaragua's government effectiveness peaked at -0.57 in 1996.

What was the lowest government effectiveness in Nicaragua?

The lowest government effectiveness in Nicaragua was -1.28 in 2025.

How does Nicaragua rank in government effectiveness?

Nicaragua ranks 180th 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 Nicaragua in 2025?

Nicaragua's government effectiveness is projected to reach -1.28 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government effectiveness of Nicaragua in 2025?

The government effectiveness of Nicaragua in 2025 was -1.28. This ranks 180th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_nicaragua_government-effectiveness, title = {Nicaragua Government Effectiveness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/nicaragua/government-effectiveness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }