Algeria Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Algeria's voice and accountability was -0.94 in 2025, ranked 156th globally. This represents a 4.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Algeria's voice and accountability stood at -0.94 in 2025, a rise of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.94 by 2025. Algeria ranked 156th globally.
Algeria’s Voice and Accountability score, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, stood at -0.94 in 2025, placing it 156th globally, on par with Pakistan (-0.95) and slightly below Türkiye (-0.92). Over a 26-year period from 1996 to 2025, the country’s performance has shown limited improvement, beginning at -1.17 and reaching an all-time low of -1.24 in 1998 during a period of intense civil unrest. The highest recorded value, -0.72 in 2005, marked a modest peak amid a broader regional trend of political opening, though gains were not sustained. Since then, the indicator has trended downward or remained stagnant, reflecting persistent constraints on press freedom, civil society, and political expression. Algeria’s score remains below the global median, indicating systemic challenges in citizen engagement and government responsiveness. Compared to peer nations like Kazakhstan (-0.90), Algeria faces similar governance hurdles despite differing political structures. Absent institutional reforms that protect dissenting voices and ensure transparency, the trajectory is unlikely to shift meaningfully in the near term.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.92 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.94 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.94 | +0.04 | #156 |
| 2023 | -0.98 | +0.03 | #156 |
| 2022 | -1.01 | +0.00 | #158 |
| 2021 | -1.01 | +0.07 | #160 |
| 2020 | -1.09 | −0.04 | #162 |
| 2019 | -1.05 | −0.06 | #162 |
| 2018 | -1.00 | −0.09 | #158 |
| 2017 | -0.90 | −0.04 | #154 |
| 2016 | -0.86 | −0.01 | #153 |
| 2015 | -0.85 | −0.03 | #151 |
| 2014 | -0.81 | +0.08 | #150 |
| 2013 | -0.89 | +0.01 | #154 |
| 2012 | -0.91 | +0.10 | #157 |
| 2011 | -1.00 | +0.02 | #161 |
| 2010 | -1.02 | +0.02 | #164 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Algeria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw voice and accountability improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Algeria's voice and accountability was -0.94 in 2025. Ranked 156th globally. This represents a 4.1% increase from the previous year.
Algeria's voice and accountability peaked at -0.72 in 2005.
The lowest voice and accountability in Algeria was -1.24 in 1998.
Algeria ranks 156th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Algeria's voice and accountability is projected to reach -0.94 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Algeria in 2025 was -0.94. This ranks 156th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_algeria_voice-accountability,
title = {Algeria Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/algeria/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}