Government Effectiveness in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
#187 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 2004 to 2023, Government Effectiveness changed by -0.34 index.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2022→2023): -0.24 index.
- Lowest level: 0.07 index in 2023.
- Highest level: 1.05 index in 2005.
Government Effectiveness Chart (2004–2023)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
Government Effectiveness Table (2004–2023)
| Year | Government Effectiveness |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 0.42 index |
| 2005 | 1.05 index |
| 2006 | 0.81 index |
| 2007 | 0.75 index |
| 2008 | 0.79 index |
| 2009 | 0.84 index |
| 2010 | 0.72 index |
| 2011 | 0.84 index |
| 2012 | 0.94 index |
| 2013 | 0.99 index |
| 2014 | 0.22 index |
| 2015 | 0.13 index |
| 2016 | 0.38 index |
| 2017 | 0.38 index |
| 2018 | 0.33 index |
| 2019 | 0.34 index |
| 2020 | 0.31 index |
| 2021 | 0.31 index |
| 2022 | 0.32 index |
| 2023 | 0.07 index |
Source: World Bank
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