Ecuador Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Ecuador's voice and accountability was -0.04 in 2025, ranked 111th globally. This represents a 32.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Ecuador's voice and accountability stood at -0.04 in 2025, a rise of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.04 by 2025. Ecuador ranked 111th globally.
Ecuador’s Voice and Accountability score, measured by the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators, stands at –0.04 in 2025, placing the country 111th in the global ranking and tying it with Kosovo while edging slightly above India (‑0.05) and below Kenya (‑0.03). The indicator, which reflects citizens’ perceived ability to express opinions and participate in governance, has fluctuated modestly over the 26‑year series, moving from a modest positive peak of 0.11 in 1998 to a pronounced trough of –0.36 in 2005 before stabilising around the current negative median. The early 2000s downturn coincided with political turbulence and institutional reforms, while the modest recovery since the mid‑2000s suggests incremental improvements in civil liberties and media freedom. If recent reforms to strengthen judicial independence and expand digital participation are sustained, Ecuador could gradually lift its Voice and Accountability score, narrowing the gap with higher‑ranking peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.06 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.04 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.04 | +0.02 | #111 |
| 2023 | -0.06 | −0.09 | #111 |
| 2022 | 0.03 | −0.07 | #102 |
| 2021 | 0.10 | +0.11 | #96 |
| 2020 | -0.01 | −0.05 | #109 |
| 2019 | 0.03 | +0.03 | #104 |
| 2018 | 0.00 | +0.17 | #106 |
| 2017 | -0.17 | +0.07 | #118 |
| 2016 | -0.25 | −0.04 | #123 |
| 2015 | -0.21 | −0.01 | #121 |
| 2014 | -0.20 | +0.05 | #120 |
| 2013 | -0.25 | +0.04 | #121 |
| 2012 | -0.30 | −0.00 | #125 |
| 2011 | -0.29 | −0.06 | #128 |
| 2010 | -0.23 | +0.02 | #124 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ecuador 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
Ecuador's voice and accountability was -0.04 in 2025. Ranked 111th globally. This represents a 32.8% increase from the previous year.
Ecuador's voice and accountability peaked at 0.11 in 1998.
The lowest voice and accountability in Ecuador was -0.36 in 2005.
Ecuador ranks 111th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Ecuador's voice and accountability is projected to reach -0.04 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Ecuador in 2025 was -0.04. This ranks 111th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ecuador_voice-accountability,
title = {Ecuador Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ecuador/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}