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Kenya Voice and Accountability

Voice and Accountability  VA.EST

-0.03 +0.09 (+74.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #109 Global Peak -0.03 (2025) Source World Bank WGI

Kenya Voice and Accountability (1996–2025)

Overview

Kenya's voice and accountability stood at -0.03 in 2025, a rise of +0.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.03 by 2025. Kenya ranked 109th globally.

Data & projection

Year Voice and Accountability YoY change Rank
2026* trend 0.02 - -
2025* trend -0.03 - -
2025 -0.03 +0.09 #109
2023 -0.12 +0.03 #116
2022 -0.15 +0.20 #119
2021 -0.35 −0.01 #129
2020 -0.34 −0.03 #129
2019 -0.31 +0.07 #128
2018 -0.38 −0.17 #132
2017 -0.20 −0.09 #121
2016 -0.11 +0.03 #115
2015 -0.15 −0.00 #115
2014 -0.15 +0.07 #114
2013 -0.21 +0.08 #118
2012 -0.29 −0.02 #124
2011 -0.27 −0.05 #126
2010 -0.22 +0.11 #123
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 26.2% Real rate -1.0%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Kenya matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw voice and accountability improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kenya's voice and accountability?

Kenya's voice and accountability was -0.03 in 2025. Ranked 109th globally. This represents a 74.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest voice and accountability in Kenya?

Kenya's voice and accountability peaked at -0.03 in 2025.

What was the lowest voice and accountability in Kenya?

The lowest voice and accountability in Kenya was -0.87 in 1998.

How does Kenya rank in voice and accountability?

Kenya ranks 109th 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 Kenya in 2025?

Kenya's voice and accountability is projected to reach -0.03 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the voice and accountability of Kenya in 2025?

The voice and accountability of Kenya in 2025 was -0.03. This ranks 109th in the world.

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