Haiti Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Haiti's voice and accountability was -1.47 in 2025, ranked 185th globally. This represents a 24.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Haiti's voice and accountability stood at -1.47 in 2025, a decline of +0.29 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.47 by 2025. Haiti ranked 185th globally.
Haiti’s Voice and Accountability score on the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators has slipped to –1.47 in 2025, placing it 185th of 196 economies and marking the all‑time trough for the 26‑year series that began in 1996 with a score of –0.69. The index, which gauges citizens’ ability to express opinions, participate in governance and enjoy fundamental freedoms, fell from its modest peak of –0.59 in 2008, reflecting a long‑term erosion of democratic space. The 2025 figure is virtually identical to the scores of peers such as Chad (–1.46) and South Sudan (–1.49), underscoring a regional pattern of constrained civic engagement. The decline coincides with periods of political instability, natural disasters and limited institutional capacity, factors that have repeatedly undermined public participation. Unless substantial reforms strengthen the rule of law, improve media independence and expand inclusive political processes, the downward trajectory in Voice and Accountability is likely to persist.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.59 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.47 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.47 | −0.29 | #185 |
| 2023 | -1.18 | +0.01 | #167 |
| 2022 | -1.19 | −0.24 | #168 |
| 2021 | -0.95 | −0.11 | #156 |
| 2020 | -0.84 | −0.09 | #152 |
| 2019 | -0.75 | +0.01 | #149 |
| 2018 | -0.75 | −0.02 | #147 |
| 2017 | -0.74 | +0.02 | #149 |
| 2016 | -0.76 | +0.04 | #149 |
| 2015 | -0.80 | −0.01 | #150 |
| 2014 | -0.79 | −0.04 | #149 |
| 2013 | -0.75 | +0.01 | #148 |
| 2012 | -0.76 | −0.01 | #149 |
| 2011 | -0.75 | −0.04 | #148 |
| 2010 | -0.71 | −0.05 | #144 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Haiti matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. 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
Haiti's voice and accountability was -1.47 in 2025. Ranked 185th globally. This represents a 24.6% decrease from the previous year.
Haiti's voice and accountability peaked at -0.59 in 2008.
The lowest voice and accountability in Haiti was -1.47 in 2025.
Haiti ranks 185th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Haiti's voice and accountability is projected to reach -1.47 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Haiti in 2025 was -1.47. This ranks 185th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_haiti_voice-accountability,
title = {Haiti Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/haiti/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}