Azerbaijan Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Azerbaijan's voice and accountability was -1.36 in 2025, ranked 178th globally. This represents a 3.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Azerbaijan's voice and accountability stood at -1.36 in 2025, a rise of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.36 by 2025. Azerbaijan ranked 178th globally.
Azerbaijan's Voice and Accountability score, measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), has exhibited a mixed trend over the past 26 years. At its peak in 2000, the score reached -0.91, indicating relatively better governance compared to its current state. Conversely, the score hit its lowest point in 2017 at -1.56, signaling a significant decline in accountability and transparency. The country's current score of -1.36, ranking it 178th globally, is closer to its trough than its peak. This ranking is comparable to those of Libya and Guinea, which share similar scores. The score has been trending downward since 2000, with the exception of a slight increase in 2007. A reversal in the current trend could be triggered by significant reforms in the country's electoral and judicial systems, potentially leading to improved governance and a higher Voice and Accountability score.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.32 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.36 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.36 | +0.05 | #178 |
| 2023 | -1.41 | +0.03 | #181 |
| 2022 | -1.44 | +0.09 | #182 |
| 2021 | -1.53 | +0.01 | #186 |
| 2020 | -1.54 | −0.01 | #189 |
| 2019 | -1.53 | −0.02 | #186 |
| 2018 | -1.51 | +0.06 | #185 |
| 2017 | -1.56 | −0.00 | #185 |
| 2016 | -1.56 | −0.01 | #186 |
| 2015 | -1.55 | −0.07 | #185 |
| 2014 | -1.48 | −0.08 | #184 |
| 2013 | -1.40 | −0.10 | #183 |
| 2012 | -1.30 | +0.00 | #178 |
| 2011 | -1.30 | +0.00 | #177 |
| 2010 | -1.30 | −0.04 | #176 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Azerbaijan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw voice and accountability improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Azerbaijan's voice and accountability was -1.36 in 2025. Ranked 178th globally. This represents a 3.9% increase from the previous year.
Azerbaijan's voice and accountability peaked at -0.91 in 2000.
The lowest voice and accountability in Azerbaijan was -1.56 in 2017.
Azerbaijan ranks 178th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Azerbaijan's voice and accountability is projected to reach -1.36 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Azerbaijan in 2025 was -1.36. This ranks 178th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_azerbaijan_voice-accountability,
title = {Azerbaijan Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/azerbaijan/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}