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Trinidad and Tobago Government Effectiveness

Government Effectiveness  GE.EST

-0.12 −0.07 (-164.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #109 Global Peak 0.48 (2012) Source World Bank WGI

Trinidad and Tobago Government Effectiveness (1996–2025)

Overview

Trinidad and Tobago's government effectiveness stood at -0.12 in 2025, a decline of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.12 by 2025. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 109th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Effectiveness YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.16 - -
2025* trend -0.12 - -
2025 -0.12 −0.07 #109
2023 -0.04 −0.02 #101
2022 -0.03 −0.18 #96
2021 0.15 −0.02 #84
2020 0.17 +0.09 #81
2019 0.09 −0.12 #88
2018 0.21 −0.02 #78
2017 0.23 −0.02 #74
2016 0.25 −0.01 #69
2015 0.25 −0.08 #71
2014 0.33 −0.08 #65
2013 0.42 −0.07 #65
2012 0.48 +0.09 #61
2011 0.39 +0.05 #67
2010 0.34 −0.01 #67
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 +12.9% GDP growth 3.7% C/A balance 14.1%
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

Trinidad and Tobago matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. 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 Trinidad and Tobago's government effectiveness?

Trinidad and Tobago's government effectiveness was -0.12 in 2025. Ranked 109th globally. This represents a 164.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government effectiveness in Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago's government effectiveness peaked at 0.48 in 2012.

What was the lowest government effectiveness in Trinidad and Tobago?

The lowest government effectiveness in Trinidad and Tobago was -0.12 in 2025.

How does Trinidad and Tobago rank in government effectiveness?

Trinidad and Tobago ranks 109th 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 Trinidad and Tobago in 2025?

Trinidad and Tobago's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.12 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government effectiveness of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025?

The government effectiveness of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was -0.12. This ranks 109th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_government-effectiveness, title = {Trinidad and Tobago Government Effectiveness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/government-effectiveness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }