Kiribati Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Kiribati's voice and accountability was 1.10 in 2025, ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Kiribati's voice and accountability stood at 1.10 in 2025, a rise of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.10 by 2025. Kiribati ranked 33rd globally.
Kiribati’s Voice and Accountability score, which gauges citizens’ ability to participate in political processes and enjoy fundamental freedoms, has slipped to 1.10 in 2025, placing it 33rd globally and aligning it with Greece’s current rating of 1.10. The indicator, measured over 26 years, fell from an all‑time peak of 1.18 in 1998 to a dramatic trough of 0.02 in 2005, before a modest recovery that nevertheless remains below the early‑1990s level of 1.15 recorded in 1996. Compared with peer small‑state economies, the Marshall Islands register a slightly higher score of 1.13, while Palau trails at 1.08, suggesting that regional performance is mixed despite similar governance challenges. The persistent decline after the 1998 high points to structural constraints in media freedom and civil society engagement that have limited progress. Strengthening institutional transparency and expanding digital access could reverse the downward trajectory and foster a more robust voice for Kiribati’s populace in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.10 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.10 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.10 | +0.01 | #33 |
| 2023 | 1.09 | −0.00 | #30 |
| 2022 | 1.09 | −0.03 | #30 |
| 2021 | 1.12 | +0.01 | #24 |
| 2020 | 1.12 | +0.04 | #30 |
| 2019 | 1.08 | −0.04 | #32 |
| 2018 | 1.12 | +0.08 | #26 |
| 2017 | 1.05 | +0.04 | #34 |
| 2016 | 1.00 | +0.03 | #41 |
| 2015 | 0.98 | +0.04 | #44 |
| 2014 | 0.94 | +0.13 | #51 |
| 2013 | 0.81 | +0.03 | #54 |
| 2012 | 0.77 | −0.06 | #57 |
| 2011 | 0.84 | +0.20 | #52 |
| 2010 | 0.64 | +0.00 | #64 |
Analysis
Kiribati's voice and accountability was 1.10 in 2025, a rise of +0.01 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 1.10 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kiribati's voice and accountability was 1.10 in 2025. Ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
Kiribati's voice and accountability peaked at 1.18 in 1998.
The lowest voice and accountability in Kiribati was 0.02 in 2005.
Kiribati ranks 33rd globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Kiribati's voice and accountability is projected to reach 1.10 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Kiribati in 2025 was 1.10. This ranks 33rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kiribati_voice-accountability,
title = {Kiribati Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kiribati/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}