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Paraguay Government Effectiveness

Government Effectiveness  GE.EST

-0.50 −0.04 (-8.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #136 Global Peak -0.46 (2023) Source World Bank WGI

Paraguay Government Effectiveness (1996–2025)

Overview

Paraguay's government effectiveness stood at -0.50 in 2025, a decline of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.50 by 2025. Paraguay ranked 136th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Effectiveness YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.48 - -
2025* trend -0.50 - -
2025 -0.50 −0.04 #136
2023 -0.46 +0.15 #132
2022 -0.61 +0.04 #142
2021 -0.66 −0.09 #146
2020 -0.57 +0.01 #136
2019 -0.58 +0.03 #137
2018 -0.60 +0.24 #138
2017 -0.84 −0.02 #162
2016 -0.82 +0.18 #159
2015 -1.00 −0.06 #173
2014 -0.94 −0.06 #166
2013 -0.88 +0.02 #159
2012 -0.90 −0.05 #159
2011 -0.85 +0.06 #159
2010 -0.91 −0.01 #162
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 +14.5% GDP growth 4.8% C/A balance 3.4%
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

Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. 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 Paraguay's government effectiveness?

Paraguay's government effectiveness was -0.50 in 2025. Ranked 136th globally. This represents a 8.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government effectiveness in Paraguay?

Paraguay's government effectiveness peaked at -0.46 in 2023.

What was the lowest government effectiveness in Paraguay?

The lowest government effectiveness in Paraguay was -1.11 in 2002.

How does Paraguay rank in government effectiveness?

Paraguay ranks 136th 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 Paraguay in 2025?

Paraguay's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.50 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government effectiveness of Paraguay in 2025?

The government effectiveness of Paraguay in 2025 was -0.50. This ranks 136th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_paraguay_government-effectiveness, title = {Paraguay Government Effectiveness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/government-effectiveness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }