Paraguay’s Government Effectiveness
#24 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 +0.45 index.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2022→2023): +0.15 index.
- Lowest level: -1.11 index in 2002.
- Highest level: -0.46 index in 2023.
Government Effectiveness Chart (1996–2023)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
Government Effectiveness Table (1996–2023)
| Year | Government Effectiveness |
|---|---|
| 1996 | -0.91 index |
| 1998 | -1.06 index |
| 2000 | -1.04 index |
| 2002 | -1.11 index |
| 2003 | -1.00 index |
| 2004 | -0.97 index |
| 2005 | -0.78 index |
| 2006 | -0.96 index |
| 2007 | -0.85 index |
| 2008 | -0.87 index |
| 2009 | -0.90 index |
| 2010 | -0.91 index |
| 2011 | -0.85 index |
| 2012 | -0.90 index |
| 2013 | -0.88 index |
| 2014 | -0.94 index |
| 2015 | -1.00 index |
| 2016 | -0.82 index |
| 2017 | -0.84 index |
| 2018 | -0.60 index |
| 2019 | -0.58 index |
| 2020 | -0.57 index |
| 2021 | -0.66 index |
| 2022 | -0.61 index |
| 2023 | -0.46 index |
Source: World Bank
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