Kazakhstan Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Kazakhstan's voice and accountability was -0.90 in 2025, ranked 154th globally. This represents a 10.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Kazakhstan's voice and accountability stood at -0.90 in 2025, a rise of +0.11 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.90 by 2025. Kazakhstan ranked 154th globally.
Kazakhstan's Voice and Accountability score, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has fluctuated over the past 26 years. The country's all-time peak score of -0.76 in 1998 indicates moderate levels of voice and accountability, a trend that continued until 2017 when it hit an all-time low of -1.25. Since then, Kazakhstan's score has gradually improved, reaching -0.90 in 2025, ranking #154 globally. Compared to its peer countries, Kazakhstan's score is relatively close to that of the Kyrgyz Republic, which scored -0.89 in 2025. The gradual improvement in Kazakhstan's score may be attributed to the government's efforts to increase transparency and accountability in recent years. However, the country still has a long way to go in terms of ensuring the active participation of its citizens in the decision-making process. To continue improving its score, Kazakhstan needs to make significant strides in addressing corruption and enhancing the rule of law.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.84 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.90 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.90 | +0.11 | #154 |
| 2023 | -1.00 | +0.06 | #157 |
| 2022 | -1.07 | +0.06 | #161 |
| 2021 | -1.13 | +0.05 | #163 |
| 2020 | -1.18 | +0.05 | #169 |
| 2019 | -1.23 | −0.03 | #172 |
| 2018 | -1.20 | +0.04 | #170 |
| 2017 | -1.25 | −0.04 | #172 |
| 2016 | -1.21 | −0.04 | #172 |
| 2015 | -1.16 | +0.02 | #167 |
| 2014 | -1.18 | +0.06 | #171 |
| 2013 | -1.24 | −0.07 | #174 |
| 2012 | -1.18 | −0.06 | #172 |
| 2011 | -1.12 | +0.01 | #172 |
| 2010 | -1.13 | −0.06 | #173 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kazakhstan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. 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
Kazakhstan's voice and accountability was -0.90 in 2025. Ranked 154th globally. This represents a 10.7% increase from the previous year.
Kazakhstan's voice and accountability peaked at -0.76 in 1998.
The lowest voice and accountability in Kazakhstan was -1.25 in 2017.
Kazakhstan ranks 154th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Kazakhstan's voice and accountability is projected to reach -0.90 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Kazakhstan in 2025 was -0.90. This ranks 154th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kazakhstan_voice-accountability,
title = {Kazakhstan Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kazakhstan/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}