Gambia, The Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Gambia, The's voice and accountability was 0.10 in 2025, ranked 99th globally. This represents a 351.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Gambia, The's voice and accountability stood at 0.10 in 2025, a rise of +0.14 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.10 by 2025. Gambia, The ranked 99th globally.
The Gambia’s Voice and Accountability score has risen from a low of –1.27 in 1996 to a peak of 0.10 in 2025, placing it 99th globally and tying its latest value with Zambia and Armenia while remaining marginally below Liberia’s 0.11. The all‑time trough of –1.46 in 2015 marked the deepest dip in the 26‑year series, after which modest improvements have been recorded each year, culminating in the current 0.10 reading. Compared with peers, the Gambian score is comparable to Zambia’s 0.10 and slightly lower than Liberia’s 0.11, suggesting that incremental reforms in media freedom, civil society participation and government transparency have begun to close the gap with regional counterparts. The upward trajectory since the 2015 trough indicates a gradual strengthening of institutional responsiveness, but sustained progress will likely depend on continued investment in democratic safeguards and the reduction of political interference in the public sphere.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.16 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.10 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.10 | +0.14 | #99 |
| 2023 | -0.04 | −0.00 | #108 |
| 2022 | -0.04 | +0.06 | #109 |
| 2021 | -0.10 | +0.10 | #115 |
| 2020 | -0.20 | +0.05 | #123 |
| 2019 | -0.25 | −0.03 | #127 |
| 2018 | -0.22 | +0.41 | #124 |
| 2017 | -0.62 | +0.64 | #141 |
| 2016 | -1.26 | +0.20 | #173 |
| 2015 | -1.46 | −0.19 | #181 |
| 2014 | -1.27 | −0.01 | #173 |
| 2013 | -1.26 | +0.03 | #175 |
| 2012 | -1.29 | −0.07 | #177 |
| 2011 | -1.22 | −0.14 | #175 |
| 2010 | -1.08 | −0.06 | #169 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Gambia, The matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. 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
Gambia, The's voice and accountability was 0.10 in 2025. Ranked 99th globally. This represents a 351.9% increase from the previous year.
Gambia, The's voice and accountability peaked at 0.10 in 2025.
The lowest voice and accountability in Gambia, The was -1.46 in 2015.
Gambia, The ranks 99th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Gambia, The's voice and accountability is projected to reach 0.10 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Gambia, The in 2025 was 0.10. This ranks 99th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Gambia, The Voice and Accountability},
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publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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