Ghana Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Ghana's voice and accountability was 0.30 in 2025, ranked 86th globally. This represents a 26.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
Ghana’s Voice and Accountability score, which gauges citizens’ capacity to participate in political processes and express opinions without fear of reprisal, has risen from a trough of –0.21 in 1996 to a modest 0.30 in 2025, placing the country 86th in the global ranking. The indicator reached its all‑time peak of 0.60 in 2017, reflecting a brief period of heightened openness that has since receded. Over the 26‑year coverage span, Ghana’s trajectory has been more upward‑sloping than many peers; for example, Brazil records a slightly higher score of 0.33, while North Macedonia stands at 0.29, indicating that Ghana remains close to the median of comparable emerging economies. The recent decline from the 2017 high suggests that institutional reforms and civil‑society engagement have stalled, but continued investment in transparent governance and media freedom could restore the earlier momentum and push the score above the current level.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Ghana's voice and accountability was 0.30 in 2025. Ranked 86th globally. This represents a 26.0% decrease from the previous year.
Ghana's voice and accountability peaked at 0.60 in 2017.
The lowest voice and accountability in Ghana was -0.21 in 1996.
Ghana ranks 86th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Ghana's voice and accountability is projected to reach 0.30 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Ghana in 2025 was 0.30. This ranks 86th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ghana_voice-accountability,
title = {Ghana Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ghana/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}