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Iraq Voice and Accountability

Voice and Accountability  VA.EST

-0.94 +0.02 (+1.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #157 Global Peak -0.94 (2025) Source World Bank WGI

Iraq Voice and Accountability (1996–2025)

Overview

Iraq's voice and accountability stood at -0.94 in 2025, a rise of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.94 by 2025. Iraq ranked 157th globally.

Data & projection

Year Voice and Accountability YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.93 - -
2025* trend -0.94 - -
2025 -0.94 +0.02 #157
2023 -0.96 −0.01 #153
2022 -0.95 +0.01 #157
2021 -0.96 +0.04 #158
2020 -1.01 −0.04 #159
2019 -0.96 +0.04 #157
2018 -1.00 +0.05 #159
2017 -1.05 −0.03 #159
2016 -1.02 +0.11 #156
2015 -1.13 +0.02 #164
2014 -1.14 −0.09 #168
2013 -1.06 +0.02 #169
2012 -1.08 −0.01 #169
2011 -1.07 −0.08 #165
2010 -0.99 +0.03 #162
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +51.0% GDP growth 8.0% C/A balance 20.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Iraq matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw voice and accountability improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iraq's voice and accountability?

Iraq's voice and accountability was -0.94 in 2025. Ranked 157th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest voice and accountability in Iraq?

Iraq's voice and accountability peaked at -0.94 in 2025.

What was the lowest voice and accountability in Iraq?

The lowest voice and accountability in Iraq was -2.05 in 2002.

How does Iraq rank in voice and accountability?

Iraq ranks 157th 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 Iraq in 2025?

Iraq's voice and accountability is projected to reach -0.94 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the voice and accountability of Iraq in 2025?

The voice and accountability of Iraq in 2025 was -0.94. This ranks 157th in the world.

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