Lebanon Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Lebanon's voice and accountability was -0.74 in 2025, ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 12.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Lebanon's voice and accountability stood at -0.74 in 2025, a decline of +0.08 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.74 by 2025. Lebanon ranked 142nd globally.
Lebanon’s Voice and Accountability score has declined markedly over the 26‑year series, slipping from a modest –0.33 in 1996 to an all‑time trough of –0.74 in 2025, the lowest figure recorded since the series began. The brief improvement to –0.28 in 2005 represented the country’s peak, but subsequent political instability, economic crisis and weakened institutions pushed the index downward, placing Lebanon at rank 142 globally in 2025. This position is comparable to Angola’s –0.75 and slightly worse than Bangladesh’s –0.76, while Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR remain marginally higher at –0.69 and –0.68 respectively. The persistent erosion of civil liberties, media freedom and public participation suggests that without substantial reforms to strengthen democratic governance and protect dissenting voices, Lebanon is likely to remain near the bottom of the Voice and Accountability rankings in the near term.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.77 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.74 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.74 | −0.08 | #142 |
| 2023 | -0.65 | −0.02 | #138 |
| 2022 | -0.63 | −0.00 | #139 |
| 2021 | -0.63 | −0.07 | #139 |
| 2020 | -0.56 | −0.04 | #135 |
| 2019 | -0.52 | −0.00 | #137 |
| 2018 | -0.51 | +0.06 | #137 |
| 2017 | -0.58 | −0.06 | #137 |
| 2016 | -0.52 | −0.06 | #136 |
| 2015 | -0.46 | −0.04 | #138 |
| 2014 | -0.42 | −0.02 | #133 |
| 2013 | -0.41 | −0.02 | #132 |
| 2012 | -0.39 | +0.00 | #132 |
| 2011 | -0.39 | −0.06 | #133 |
| 2010 | -0.33 | +0.02 | #130 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw voice and accountability improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lebanon's voice and accountability was -0.74 in 2025. Ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 12.7% decrease from the previous year.
Lebanon's voice and accountability peaked at -0.28 in 2005.
The lowest voice and accountability in Lebanon was -0.74 in 2025.
Lebanon ranks 142nd globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Lebanon's voice and accountability is projected to reach -0.74 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Lebanon in 2025 was -0.74. This ranks 142nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lebanon_voice-accountability,
title = {Lebanon Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}