Armenia Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Armenia's voice and accountability was 0.10 in 2025, ranked 101st globally. This represents a 29.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Armenia's voice and accountability stood at 0.10 in 2025, a rise of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.10 by 2025. Armenia ranked 101st globally.
Armenia’s Voice and Accountability score, which gauges the extent to which citizens can express opinions and hold public officials to account, has risen from a low of –0.57 in 1996 to an all‑time peak of 0.10 in 2025, placing the country at rank 101 globally. The index’s trough of –0.88 in 2009 marked a period of constrained civic space, but subsequent reforms have lifted the rating steadily over the 26‑year coverage span. In 2025 Armenia’s 0.10 score matches that of Zambia and The Gambia, and is only marginally above Senegal’s 0.09, indicating that its level of citizen voice remains comparable to other lower‑middle‑income states. The upward trajectory suggests incremental improvements in media freedom, public participation and institutional responsiveness, yet the modest absolute level signals substantial room for progress. Continued strengthening of independent media, civil‑society engagement and transparent governance could further elevate Armenia’s score and shift its position relative to peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.11 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.10 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.10 | +0.02 | #101 |
| 2023 | 0.08 | −0.01 | #98 |
| 2022 | 0.09 | +0.04 | #97 |
| 2021 | 0.05 | +0.01 | #102 |
| 2020 | 0.05 | −0.01 | #102 |
| 2019 | 0.05 | +0.19 | #102 |
| 2018 | -0.13 | +0.43 | #121 |
| 2017 | -0.56 | +0.02 | #136 |
| 2016 | -0.58 | −0.04 | #138 |
| 2015 | -0.54 | +0.03 | #141 |
| 2014 | -0.56 | +0.03 | #139 |
| 2013 | -0.59 | −0.02 | #143 |
| 2012 | -0.57 | +0.12 | #141 |
| 2011 | -0.69 | +0.16 | #145 |
| 2010 | -0.85 | +0.03 | #151 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Armenia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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
Armenia's voice and accountability was 0.10 in 2025. Ranked 101st globally. This represents a 29.6% increase from the previous year.
Armenia's voice and accountability peaked at 0.10 in 2025.
The lowest voice and accountability in Armenia was -0.88 in 2009.
Armenia ranks 101st globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Armenia's voice and accountability is projected to reach 0.10 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Armenia in 2025 was 0.10. This ranks 101st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_armenia_voice-accountability,
title = {Armenia Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/armenia/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}