Lao PDR Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Overview
Lao PDR's voice and accountability stood at -1.51 in 2025, a rise of +0.12 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.51 by 2025. Lao PDR ranked 189th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.46 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.51 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.51 | +0.12 | #189 |
| 2023 | -1.63 | +0.03 | #188 |
| 2022 | -1.66 | +0.02 | #191 |
| 2021 | -1.68 | +0.11 | #192 |
| 2020 | -1.79 | +0.02 | #194 |
| 2019 | -1.82 | −0.07 | #194 |
| 2018 | -1.75 | +0.00 | #191 |
| 2017 | -1.75 | +0.01 | #190 |
| 2016 | -1.76 | −0.01 | #190 |
| 2015 | -1.75 | −0.02 | #190 |
| 2014 | -1.73 | −0.08 | #190 |
| 2013 | -1.65 | −0.01 | #194 |
| 2012 | -1.64 | +0.03 | #194 |
| 2011 | -1.68 | −0.00 | #193 |
| 2010 | -1.68 | +0.02 | #190 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lao PDR matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. 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
Lao PDR's voice and accountability was -1.51 in 2025. Ranked 189th globally. This represents a 7.2% increase from the previous year.
Lao PDR's voice and accountability peaked at -1.13 in 1996.
The lowest voice and accountability in Lao PDR was -1.82 in 2019.
Lao PDR ranks 189th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Lao PDR's voice and accountability is projected to reach -1.51 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Lao PDR in 2025 was -1.51. This ranks 189th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lao-pdr_voice-accountability,
title = {Lao PDR Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lao-pdr/voice-accountability},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}