El Salvador Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
El Salvador's voice and accountability was -0.79 in 2025, ranked 147th globally. This represents a 67.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
El Salvador's voice and accountability stood at -0.79 in 2025, a decline of +0.32 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.79 by 2025. El Salvador ranked 147th globally.
El Salvador’s Voice and Accountability score has slipped to –0.79 in 2025, placing it 147th in the global ranking and tying it with Qatar, while Gabon records –0.81 and Rwanda –0.78. The index, which measures citizens’ ability to express opinions and participate in governance, fell from a modest peak of 0.19 in 2016 to an all‑time trough of –0.79 in the latest year, covering 26 years of data. The early benchmark in 1996 was –0.10, indicating a gradual erosion of civic space over three decades. Compared with peers, El Salvador’s decline mirrors broader regional challenges, yet its score remains lower than Rwanda’s –0.78, suggesting slightly more restrictive conditions. The downward trajectory underscores persistent constraints on free expression and institutional responsiveness. If reforms strengthening media independence and public participation are implemented, the country could halt the decline and potentially reverse the trend in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.96 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.79 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.79 | −0.32 | #147 |
| 2023 | -0.47 | −0.10 | #130 |
| 2022 | -0.37 | −0.31 | #127 |
| 2021 | -0.06 | −0.13 | #109 |
| 2020 | 0.07 | −0.05 | #98 |
| 2019 | 0.12 | +0.09 | #98 |
| 2018 | 0.03 | −0.13 | #103 |
| 2017 | 0.15 | −0.03 | #95 |
| 2016 | 0.19 | +0.04 | #93 |
| 2015 | 0.15 | −0.00 | #96 |
| 2014 | 0.15 | +0.17 | #97 |
| 2013 | -0.01 | +0.03 | #106 |
| 2012 | -0.04 | −0.08 | #107 |
| 2011 | 0.04 | −0.03 | #99 |
| 2010 | 0.07 | +0.01 | #99 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
El Salvador matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1989. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw voice and accountability improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
El Salvador's voice and accountability was -0.79 in 2025. Ranked 147th globally. This represents a 67.4% decrease from the previous year.
El Salvador's voice and accountability peaked at 0.19 in 2016.
The lowest voice and accountability in El Salvador was -0.79 in 2025.
El Salvador ranks 147th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
El Salvador's voice and accountability is projected to reach -0.79 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of El Salvador in 2025 was -0.79. This ranks 147th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_el-salvador_voice-accountability,
title = {El Salvador Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}