Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Croatia

Croatia: Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) was -5.21 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-5.21 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 214.7%
World rank
145th
of 205 countries
All-time high
126.4 % change on previous year
in 2004
All-time low
-39.68 % change on previous year
in 2015
Years of data
22
2003–2024

Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Croatia, 2003–2024

-500501001502003201320242003: -20.8 % change on previous year2004: 126.4 % change on previous year2005: -3.9 % change on previous year2006: -14.8 % change on previous year2007: 24.1 % change on previous year2008: 5.4 % change on previous year2009: 6.4 % change on previous year2010: -31.9 % change on previous year2011: -16.1 % change on previous year2012: 66.8 % change on previous year2013: 3.6 % change on previous year2014: 2.4 % change on previous year2015: -39.7 % change on previous year2016: 3.2 % change on previous year2017: 52.5 % change on previous year2018: 21.9 % change on previous year2019: -14.9 % change on previous year2020: 20.7 % change on previous year2021: 49.5 % change on previous year2022: -5.2 % change on previous year2023: 4.5 % change on previous year2024: -5.2 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Croatia is -5.21 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 214.7% on the previous year and down 315.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Croatia peaked at 126.4 % change on previous year in 2004 and was at its lowest, -39.68 % change on previous year, in 2015.

Croatia ranks 145th of 205 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Croatia, year by year

Annual values for Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate in Croatia, 2003 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
2003 -20.82 % change on previous year —
2004 126.4 % change on previous year -707.0%
2005 -3.91 % change on previous year -103.1%
2006 -14.76 % change on previous year +277.8%
2007 24.09 % change on previous year -263.2%
2008 5.43 % change on previous year -77.4%
2009 6.45 % change on previous year +18.7%
2010 -31.91 % change on previous year -594.7%
2011 -16.14 % change on previous year -49.4%
2012 66.79 % change on previous year -513.8%
2013 3.57 % change on previous year -94.6%
2014 2.41 % change on previous year -32.5%
2015 -39.68 % change on previous year -1744.5%
2016 3.19 % change on previous year -108.0%
2017 52.51 % change on previous year +1544.3%
2018 21.95 % change on previous year -58.2%
2019 -14.95 % change on previous year -168.1%
2020 20.65 % change on previous year -238.2%
2021 49.47 % change on previous year +139.5%
2022 -5.23 % change on previous year -110.6%
2023 4.54 % change on previous year -186.7%
2024 -5.21 % change on previous year -214.7%

Croatia compared with similar countries

  • Croatia's -5.21 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -0.0923 % change on previous year, 56.4× the median. (73 countries reporting)
  • Croatia's -5.21 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -0.1378 % change on previous year, 37.8× the median. (53 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Croatia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2015 -1744.5% 2.41 % change on previous year -39.68 % change on previous year
2017 +1544.3% 3.19 % change on previous year 52.51 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 17.55 % change on previous year -20.82 % change on previous year 126.4 % change on previous year 7
2010s 4.78 % change on previous year -39.68 % change on previous year 66.79 % change on previous year 10
2020s 12.84 % change on previous year -5.23 % change on previous year 49.47 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Croatia

  1. 142 Luxembourg -4.94 % change on previous year compare
  2. 143 Mali -5 % change on previous year compare
  3. 144 East Timor -5.09 % change on previous year compare
  4. 146 Guatemala -5.39 % change on previous year compare
  5. 147 Palestine -5.43 % change on previous year compare
  6. 148 Eritrea -5.5 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Croatia?
Government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Croatia was -5.21 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) recorded in Croatia?
The highest recorded value was 126.4 % change on previous year in 2004.
What is the lowest government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) recorded in Croatia?
The lowest recorded value was -39.68 % change on previous year in 2015.
How does Croatia rank for government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to)?
Croatia ranks 145th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
Is government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) rising or falling in Croatia?
Over the last ten years it is down 315.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Croatia data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
205 places, 4,388 data points, 2003–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.