Nicaragua Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Nicaragua's government effectiveness was -1.28 in 2025. Ranked 180th globally. This represents a 18.1% decrease from the previous year.
Nicaragua's government effectiveness peaked at -0.57 in 1996.
The lowest government effectiveness in Nicaragua was -1.28 in 2025.
Nicaragua ranks 180th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Nicaragua's government effectiveness is projected to reach -1.28 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Nicaragua in 2025 was -1.28. This ranks 180th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nicaragua_government-effectiveness,
title = {Nicaragua Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nicaragua/government-effectiveness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}