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Afghanistan Voice and Accountability

Voice and Accountability  VA.EST

-2.40 −0.55 (-29.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #200 Global Peak -0.99 (2017) Source World Bank WGI

Afghanistan Voice and Accountability (1996–2025)

Overview

Afghanistan's voice and accountability stood at -2.40 in 2025, a decline of +0.55 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -2.40 by 2025. Afghanistan ranked 200th globally.

Data & projection

Year Voice and Accountability YoY change Rank
2026* trend -2.64 - -
2025* trend -2.40 - -
2025 -2.40 −0.55 #200
2023 -1.85 −0.10 #195
2022 -1.75 −0.19 #196
2021 -1.57 −0.49 #187
2020 -1.08 −0.07 #161
2019 -1.01 +0.00 #159
2018 -1.01 −0.02 #160
2017 -0.99 +0.05 #156
2016 -1.04 +0.08 #159
2015 -1.12 +0.02 #162
2014 -1.14 +0.10 #167
2013 -1.24 +0.03 #173
2012 -1.27 +0.07 #174
2011 -1.34 +0.07 #180
2010 -1.40 −0.03 #181
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 13.7% GDP growth -6.2% Unemployment 14.1%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw voice and accountability improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Afghanistan's voice and accountability?

Afghanistan's voice and accountability was -2.40 in 2025. Ranked 200th globally. This represents a 29.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest voice and accountability in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan's voice and accountability peaked at -0.99 in 2017.

What was the lowest voice and accountability in Afghanistan?

The lowest voice and accountability in Afghanistan was -2.40 in 2025.

How does Afghanistan rank in voice and accountability?

Afghanistan ranks 200th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for voice and accountability?

The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.

What is the projected voice and accountability of Afghanistan in 2025?

Afghanistan's voice and accountability is projected to reach -2.40 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the voice and accountability of Afghanistan in 2025?

The voice and accountability of Afghanistan in 2025 was -2.40. This ranks 200th in the world.

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