Trinidad and Tobago Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Trinidad and Tobago's government effectiveness was -0.12 in 2025, ranked 109th globally. This represents a 164.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Government Effectiveness score on the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators has slipped to –0.12 in 2025, placing the nation at 109th in the global ranking and marking the all‑time trough after a 26‑year series that began with –0.10 in 1996. The indicator reached its highest point in 2012, when it recorded 0.48, suggesting that institutional capacity and policy implementation were considerably stronger during that period. The recent decline reverses the modest gains of the early 2000s and mirrors the lower scores of peers such as Colombia (–0.10) and Cambodia (–0.15), highlighting challenges in bureaucratic quality, regulatory frameworks and service delivery. Structural reforms, enhanced public‑sector accountability and sustained investment in capacity‑building could help reverse the downward trajectory and restore a more favorable effectiveness rating in the coming years.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Trinidad and Tobago's government effectiveness was -0.12 in 2025. Ranked 109th globally. This represents a 164.9% decrease from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's government effectiveness peaked at 0.48 in 2012.
The lowest government effectiveness in Trinidad and Tobago was -0.12 in 2025.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 109th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Trinidad and Tobago's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.12 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was -0.12. This ranks 109th in the world.
Cite this page
@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}
}