Bolivia, Plurinational State of Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's voice and accountability was -0.32 in 2025, ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 20.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's voice and accountability stood at -0.32 in 2025, a decline of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.32 by 2025. Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranked 123rd globally.
Bolivia’s Voice and Accountability score has slipped from a modest positive reading of 0.16 in 1996 to a pronounced negative value of –0.32 in 2025, placing the country at rank 123 worldwide. The indicator reached its all‑time high of 0.35 in 1998, reflecting a brief period of relatively open and responsive governance, but has since eroded over the 26‑year coverage span. The 2025 trough mirrors the situation of peers such as Thailand (–0.31) and Guinea‑Bissau (–0.36), suggesting a regional pattern of declining public participation and perceived government responsiveness. The persistent downward trajectory points to weakening institutions, limited civil‑society engagement, and constrained media freedom, which together suppress citizens’ ability to voice concerns and hold officials accountable. If reforms that strengthen judicial independence, protect press freedoms, and enhance civic education are implemented, Bolivia could arrest the decline and potentially reverse the trend toward greater accountability in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.36 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.32 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.32 | −0.05 | #123 |
| 2023 | -0.27 | −0.07 | #121 |
| 2022 | -0.20 | −0.08 | #120 |
| 2021 | -0.12 | −0.03 | #116 |
| 2020 | -0.09 | +0.03 | #116 |
| 2019 | -0.12 | −0.06 | #119 |
| 2018 | -0.06 | −0.03 | #113 |
| 2017 | -0.02 | +0.01 | #108 |
| 2016 | -0.04 | −0.03 | #109 |
| 2015 | 0.00 | +0.02 | #106 |
| 2014 | -0.03 | +0.04 | #103 |
| 2013 | -0.07 | +0.01 | #108 |
| 2012 | -0.08 | −0.01 | #110 |
| 2011 | -0.07 | −0.03 | #108 |
| 2010 | -0.04 | −0.05 | #106 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bolivia, Plurinational State of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's voice and accountability was -0.32 in 2025. Ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 20.3% decrease from the previous year.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's voice and accountability peaked at 0.35 in 1998.
The lowest voice and accountability in Bolivia, Plurinational State of was -0.32 in 2025.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 123rd globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's voice and accountability is projected to reach -0.32 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2025 was -0.32. This ranks 123rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bolivia-plurinational-state-of_voice-accountability,
title = {Bolivia, Plurinational State of Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bolivia-plurinational-state-of/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}