Croatia Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Croatia's voice and accountability was 0.67 in 2025, ranked 64th globally. This represents a 17.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Croatia's voice and accountability stood at 0.67 in 2025, a rise of +0.10 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.67 by 2025. Croatia ranked 64th globally.
Croatia's Voice and Accountability score has shown significant improvement since its inception in 1996, when it stood at -0.16. The score has been steadily increasing, reaching its highest point of 0.67 in 2025, ranking #64 globally. Notably, this is a considerable improvement from its lowest point in 1998, when it reached -0.29. Comparatively, countries with similar scores include Monaco, which boasts a higher score of 0.70, and Israel, with a score of 0.66. The current trajectory suggests that Croatia continues to make progress in governance and accountability, a trend that may be influenced by ongoing efforts to strengthen institutions and improve the rule of law. A sustained commitment to these reforms could propel Croatia's Voice and Accountability score even higher, potentially closing the gap with its peer countries and further solidifying its position as a stable and accountable member of the international community.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.70 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.67 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.67 | +0.10 | #64 |
| 2023 | 0.57 | −0.05 | #67 |
| 2022 | 0.62 | +0.01 | #65 |
| 2021 | 0.60 | +0.02 | #69 |
| 2020 | 0.58 | +0.13 | #69 |
| 2019 | 0.45 | +0.01 | #78 |
| 2018 | 0.45 | −0.03 | #77 |
| 2017 | 0.48 | −0.05 | #76 |
| 2016 | 0.53 | −0.03 | #69 |
| 2015 | 0.56 | +0.04 | #68 |
| 2014 | 0.51 | +0.00 | #71 |
| 2013 | 0.51 | −0.03 | #71 |
| 2012 | 0.54 | +0.02 | #70 |
| 2011 | 0.52 | +0.04 | #71 |
| 2010 | 0.48 | −0.01 | #77 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Croatia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Croatia's voice and accountability was 0.67 in 2025. Ranked 64th globally. This represents a 17.8% increase from the previous year.
Croatia's voice and accountability peaked at 0.67 in 2025.
The lowest voice and accountability in Croatia was -0.29 in 1998.
Croatia ranks 64th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Croatia's voice and accountability is projected to reach 0.67 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Croatia in 2025 was 0.67. This ranks 64th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_croatia_voice-accountability,
title = {Croatia Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/croatia/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}