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Ghana Voice and Accountability

Voice and Accountability  VA.EST

0.30 −0.11 (-26.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #86 Global Peak 0.60 (2017) Source World Bank WGI

Ghana Voice and Accountability (1996–2025)

Overview

Ghana's voice and accountability stood at 0.30 in 2025, a decline of +0.11 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.30 by 2025. Ghana ranked 86th globally.

Data & projection

Year Voice and Accountability YoY change Rank
2026* trend 0.26 - -
2025* trend 0.30 - -
2025 0.30 −0.11 #86
2023 0.41 +0.01 #77
2022 0.40 −0.07 #80
2021 0.47 −0.08 #77
2020 0.55 +0.00 #72
2019 0.55 −0.01 #69
2018 0.56 −0.04 #64
2017 0.60 +0.01 #65
2016 0.58 +0.09 #64
2015 0.49 +0.03 #71
2014 0.46 +0.02 #76
2013 0.44 +0.01 #75
2012 0.43 −0.05 #76
2011 0.48 −0.03 #75
2010 0.51 +0.02 #74
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Currency Crisis Pattern
Rapid currency depreciation (>30% YoY) combined with reserve drawdown and inflation surge. Often precedes emergency rate hikes.
Inflation 38.1% Reserves YoY -30.4% FX YoY +33.2%
Occurred 128 times, 35 successful
Inflation
133.5%
Reserves YoY
-48.5%
FX YoY
+126.8%
Inflation
38.1%
Reserves YoY
-30.4%
FX YoY
+33.2%
Inflation
221.3%
Reserves YoY
-15.4%
FX YoY
+820.4%
Inflation
47.6%
Reserves YoY
-20.6%
FX YoY
+51.7%
Inflation
667.4%
Reserves YoY
-80.7%
FX YoY
+835.9%
Inflation
31.3%
Reserves YoY
-47.5%
FX YoY
+42.5%
24 mo later
22.8%

Analysis

Ghana matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw voice and accountability improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghana's voice and accountability?

Ghana's voice and accountability was 0.30 in 2025. Ranked 86th globally. This represents a 26.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest voice and accountability in Ghana?

Ghana's voice and accountability peaked at 0.60 in 2017.

What was the lowest voice and accountability in Ghana?

The lowest voice and accountability in Ghana was -0.21 in 1996.

How does Ghana rank in voice and accountability?

Ghana ranks 86th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for voice and accountability?

The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.

What is the projected voice and accountability of Ghana in 2025?

Ghana's voice and accountability is projected to reach 0.30 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the voice and accountability of Ghana in 2025?

The voice and accountability of Ghana in 2025 was 0.30. This ranks 86th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_ghana_voice-accountability, title = {Ghana Voice and Accountability}, url = {https://historysaid.com/ghana/voice-accountability}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }