Paraguay Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Paraguay's government effectiveness was -0.50 in 2025, ranked 136th globally. This represents a 8.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
Paraguay's government effectiveness has demonstrated a mixed trajectory over the past two-and-a-half decades. Since its all-time trough in 2002, when the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) scored the country -1.11, government effectiveness has shown considerable improvement, with a peak of -0.46 in 2023. However, the country's most recent score of -0.50 in 2025 indicates a slight decline from its peak and ties it with Argentina, which also scored -0.50. Paraguay's performance is also comparable to other lower-middle-income countries like Niger and Bolivia, the latter of which scored -0.51. The country's fluctuating government effectiveness has significant implications for its economic development and governance. A sustained improvement in government effectiveness would likely contribute to increased investment, economic growth, and improved living standards for Paraguayans. However, if the current decline continues, it could undermine the country's development prospects and hinder its ability to effectively address the challenges it faces.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Paraguay's government effectiveness was -0.50 in 2025. Ranked 136th globally. This represents a 8.8% decrease from the previous year.
Paraguay's government effectiveness peaked at -0.46 in 2023.
The lowest government effectiveness in Paraguay was -1.11 in 2002.
Paraguay ranks 136th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Paraguay's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.50 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Paraguay in 2025 was -0.50. This ranks 136th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_paraguay_government-effectiveness,
title = {Paraguay Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/government-effectiveness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}