Barbados Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Barbados's voice and accountability was 1.18 in 2025, ranked 27th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Barbados's voice and accountability stood at 1.18 in 2025, a rise of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.18 by 2025. Barbados ranked 27th globally.
Barbados' Voice and Accountability score, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), has exhibited a mixed trend over the past 26 years. The island nation's score peaked at 1.34 in 1996, a year when many countries in the region were transitioning from authoritarian to democratic systems. However, this upward momentum was short-lived, and Barbados' score plummeted to 0.95 in 2008, amidst the global financial crisis. Since then, the country has made gradual improvements, with its current score of 1.18, tying with Spain and Japan. This recovery suggests that Barbados has taken steps to strengthen its governance and accountability mechanisms. Nevertheless, the trajectory of the country's Voice and Accountability score remains fragile, and a decline in investor confidence or a significant economic downturn could potentially reverse this progress, highlighting the need for sustained efforts to maintain and enhance these reforms.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.19 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.18 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.18 | +0.02 | #27 |
| 2023 | 1.16 | +0.03 | #25 |
| 2022 | 1.13 | +0.01 | #24 |
| 2021 | 1.12 | −0.00 | #25 |
| 2020 | 1.13 | +0.02 | #26 |
| 2019 | 1.10 | −0.00 | #30 |
| 2018 | 1.10 | −0.01 | #32 |
| 2017 | 1.11 | +0.03 | #31 |
| 2016 | 1.09 | −0.01 | #32 |
| 2015 | 1.10 | −0.05 | #32 |
| 2014 | 1.15 | +0.01 | #28 |
| 2013 | 1.14 | +0.00 | #26 |
| 2012 | 1.13 | +0.02 | #26 |
| 2011 | 1.11 | −0.02 | #31 |
| 2010 | 1.14 | +0.01 | #28 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. 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
Barbados's voice and accountability was 1.18 in 2025. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year.
Barbados's voice and accountability peaked at 1.34 in 1996.
The lowest voice and accountability in Barbados was 0.95 in 2008.
Barbados ranks 27th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Barbados's voice and accountability is projected to reach 1.18 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Barbados in 2025 was 1.18. This ranks 27th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_barbados_voice-accountability,
title = {Barbados Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}