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China Voice and Accountability

Voice and Accountability  VA.EST

-1.49 +0.02 (+1.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #186 Global Peak -1.36 (1996) Source World Bank WGI

China Voice and Accountability (1996–2025)

Overview

China's voice and accountability stood at -1.49 in 2025, a rise of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.49 by 2025. China ranked 186th globally.

Data & projection

Year Voice and Accountability YoY change Rank
2026* trend -1.46 - -
2025* trend -1.49 - -
2025 -1.49 +0.02 #186
2023 -1.50 +0.10 #185
2022 -1.60 +0.04 #188
2021 -1.64 +0.02 #190
2020 -1.66 −0.03 #191
2019 -1.63 −0.17 #187
2018 -1.46 +0.04 #181
2017 -1.50 +0.06 #183
2016 -1.56 +0.10 #184
2015 -1.66 −0.04 #189
2014 -1.62 +0.01 #188
2013 -1.63 +0.01 #193
2012 -1.64 −0.00 #193
2011 -1.64 +0.04 #191
2010 -1.68 +0.02 #191
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +14.5% GDP growth 7.8% C/A balance 1.5%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

China matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. 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

What is China's voice and accountability?

China's voice and accountability was -1.49 in 2025. Ranked 186th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest voice and accountability in China?

China's voice and accountability peaked at -1.36 in 1996.

What was the lowest voice and accountability in China?

The lowest voice and accountability in China was -1.75 in 2006.

How does China rank in voice and accountability?

China ranks 186th 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 China in 2025?

China's voice and accountability is projected to reach -1.49 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the voice and accountability of China in 2025?

The voice and accountability of China in 2025 was -1.49. This ranks 186th in the world.

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