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Bulgaria Voice and Accountability

Voice and Accountability  VA.EST

0.35 −0.04 (-9.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #83 Global Peak 0.69 (2007) Source World Bank WGI

Bulgaria Voice and Accountability (1996–2025)

Overview

Bulgaria's voice and accountability stood at 0.35 in 2025, a decline of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.35 by 2025. Bulgaria ranked 83rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Voice and Accountability YoY change Rank
2026* trend 0.36 - -
2025* trend 0.35 - -
2025 0.35 −0.04 #83
2023 0.39 +0.10 #78
2022 0.29 +0.00 #84
2021 0.28 +0.02 #86
2020 0.26 −0.10 #87
2019 0.35 −0.01 #82
2018 0.37 −0.06 #81
2017 0.43 +0.03 #78
2016 0.40 −0.03 #82
2015 0.43 +0.07 #77
2014 0.37 +0.03 #80
2013 0.34 −0.06 #83
2012 0.40 −0.05 #77
2011 0.45 −0.08 #77
2010 0.53 −0.03 #71
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 15.3% Real rate -10.5%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Bulgaria 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

What is Bulgaria's voice and accountability?

Bulgaria's voice and accountability was 0.35 in 2025. Ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 9.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest voice and accountability in Bulgaria?

Bulgaria's voice and accountability peaked at 0.69 in 2007.

What was the lowest voice and accountability in Bulgaria?

The lowest voice and accountability in Bulgaria was 0.26 in 2020.

How does Bulgaria rank in voice and accountability?

Bulgaria ranks 83rd globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for voice and accountability?

The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.

What is the projected voice and accountability of Bulgaria in 2025?

Bulgaria's voice and accountability is projected to reach 0.35 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the voice and accountability of Bulgaria in 2025?

The voice and accountability of Bulgaria in 2025 was 0.35. This ranks 83rd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_bulgaria_voice-accountability, title = {Bulgaria Voice and Accountability}, url = {https://historysaid.com/bulgaria/voice-accountability}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }