Dominican Republic Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Dominican Republic's voice and accountability was 0.42 in 2025, ranked 80th globally. This represents a 28.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Dominican Republic's voice and accountability stood at 0.42 in 2025, a rise of +0.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.42 by 2025. Dominican Republic ranked 80th globally.
Dominican Republic’s Voice and Accountability score rose from 0.06 in 1996 to a 2025 level of 0.42, placing it 80th globally and matching its all‑time peak. The indicator, which gauges citizens’ ability to express opinions and hold officials to account, fell to a trough of –0.07 in 2005 before embarking on a steady recovery that has persisted for two decades. Compared with peers, the Dominican Republic now scores slightly below Puerto Rico (US) at 0.44 and marginally above Hungary’s 0.41, suggesting a moderate but credible improvement in political openness relative to other emerging economies. The 26‑year coverage shows that institutional reforms and expanded media freedoms have contributed to the upward trajectory, yet the score remains below the regional average for Latin America. Continued strengthening of civil‑society institutions and transparent governance reforms could further elevate the score, sustaining the positive momentum observed since the mid‑2000s.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.45 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.42 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.42 | +0.09 | #80 |
| 2023 | 0.33 | +0.01 | #84 |
| 2022 | 0.31 | +0.02 | #83 |
| 2021 | 0.29 | +0.06 | #85 |
| 2020 | 0.24 | +0.06 | #90 |
| 2019 | 0.18 | +0.05 | #93 |
| 2018 | 0.12 | −0.03 | #98 |
| 2017 | 0.16 | −0.02 | #94 |
| 2016 | 0.18 | +0.03 | #94 |
| 2015 | 0.15 | −0.03 | #95 |
| 2014 | 0.19 | +0.07 | #91 |
| 2013 | 0.12 | −0.01 | #92 |
| 2012 | 0.12 | +0.03 | #89 |
| 2011 | 0.09 | +0.02 | #95 |
| 2010 | 0.07 | −0.02 | #98 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Dominican Republic matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw voice and accountability improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominican Republic's voice and accountability was 0.42 in 2025. Ranked 80th globally. This represents a 28.2% increase from the previous year.
Dominican Republic's voice and accountability peaked at 0.42 in 2025.
The lowest voice and accountability in Dominican Republic was -0.07 in 2005.
Dominican Republic ranks 80th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Dominican Republic's voice and accountability is projected to reach 0.42 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Dominican Republic in 2025 was 0.42. This ranks 80th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominican-republic_voice-accountability,
title = {Dominican Republic Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominican-republic/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}