Dominica’s Government Effectiveness
#3 of 193 in the Government Effectiveness progress rankings
The Government Effectiveness index shows how well a government works. It looks at how good public services are, whether the civil service is competent, and if policies are put in place properly. Scores range from -2.5 to +2.5, (higher is better).
Key insights
- From 1996 to 2023, Government Effectiveness changed by -0.38 index.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2022→2023): +0.36 index.
- Lowest level: -0.27 index in 2018.
- Highest level: 0.87 index in 2000.
Government Effectiveness Chart (1996–2023)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
Government Effectiveness Table (1996–2023)
| Year | Government Effectiveness |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 0.64 index |
| 1998 | 0.65 index |
| 2000 | 0.87 index |
| 2002 | 0.83 index |
| 2003 | 0.83 index |
| 2004 | 0.62 index |
| 2005 | 0.57 index |
| 2006 | 0.57 index |
| 2007 | 0.59 index |
| 2008 | 0.63 index |
| 2009 | 0.67 index |
| 2010 | 0.68 index |
| 2011 | 0.67 index |
| 2012 | 0.75 index |
| 2013 | 0.80 index |
| 2014 | 0.16 index |
| 2015 | 0.21 index |
| 2016 | 0.17 index |
| 2017 | -0.24 index |
| 2018 | -0.27 index |
| 2019 | -0.25 index |
| 2020 | -0.13 index |
| 2021 | -0.12 index |
| 2022 | -0.10 index |
| 2023 | 0.26 index |
Source: World Bank
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