Nicaragua Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Nicaragua's government effectiveness was -1.28 in 2025, ranked 180th globally. This represents a 18.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
Nicaragua’s Government Effectiveness score on the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators has declined markedly over the 26‑year series, falling from its all‑time peak of –0.57 in 1996 to a trough of –1.28 in 2025, the lowest value recorded for the country and the 180th position globally. The deterioration reflects persistent challenges in policy formulation, implementation and the quality of public services, with the 2025 figure matching Turkmenistan’s –1.28 and trailing West Bank and Gaza’s –1.31. Compared with peers such as Bosnia and Herzegovina (–1.18) and Chad (–1.36), Nicaragua occupies a middle‑low tier, indicating that institutional weaknesses remain more acute than in some neighboring states but less severe than in the poorest performers. The downward trajectory suggests that without substantive reforms to strengthen bureaucratic capacity, improve accountability and enhance service delivery, the effectiveness rating is likely to remain depressed, limiting prospects for improved governance outcomes.
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}
}