Albania Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Albania's voice and accountability was 0.17 in 2025, ranked 94th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Albania's voice and accountability stood at 0.17 in 2025, a decline of +0.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.17 by 2025. Albania ranked 94th globally.
Albania's Voice and Accountability score, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), has experienced a mixed trajectory over the past 26 years. The country's all-time low score of -0.65 in 1996 reflects the tumultuous post-communist transition period, while its peak score of 0.20 in 2017 demonstrates significant improvement. However, Albania's score has plateaued since then, standing at 0.17 in 2025, ranking it 94th globally. This score is comparable to that of Colombia, which shares a similar ranking. Albania's Voice and Accountability score remains below that of peer countries such as São Tomé and Principe, which boasts a score of 0.19. To continue improving its governance, Albania will need to address persistent corruption and strengthen its institutions, a task that will require sustained commitment from the government and civil society.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.18 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.17 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.17 | −0.00 | #94 |
| 2023 | 0.17 | +0.03 | #91 |
| 2022 | 0.14 | +0.06 | #95 |
| 2021 | 0.09 | −0.00 | #99 |
| 2020 | 0.09 | −0.06 | #97 |
| 2019 | 0.14 | −0.05 | #95 |
| 2018 | 0.19 | −0.02 | #93 |
| 2017 | 0.20 | +0.03 | #91 |
| 2016 | 0.17 | +0.01 | #95 |
| 2015 | 0.16 | +0.01 | #94 |
| 2014 | 0.14 | +0.09 | #99 |
| 2013 | 0.05 | +0.03 | #98 |
| 2012 | 0.02 | −0.04 | #99 |
| 2011 | 0.06 | −0.06 | #96 |
| 2010 | 0.12 | −0.02 | #92 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Albania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw voice and accountability improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Albania's voice and accountability was 0.17 in 2025. Ranked 94th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Albania's voice and accountability peaked at 0.20 in 2017.
The lowest voice and accountability in Albania was -0.65 in 1996.
Albania ranks 94th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Albania's voice and accountability is projected to reach 0.17 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Albania in 2025 was 0.17. This ranks 94th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_albania_voice-accountability,
title = {Albania Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/albania/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}