Liberia Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Liberia's voice and accountability was 0.11 in 2025, ranked 98th globally. This represents a 101.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Liberia's voice and accountability stood at 0.11 in 2025, a rise of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.11 by 2025. Liberia ranked 98th globally.
Liberia’s Voice and Accountability score has risen from a low of –1.43 in 1996 to an all‑time peak of 0.11 in 2025, placing the country 98th globally among 180 economies. The index, which gauges the extent to which citizens can express opinions, participate in decision‑making and enjoy freedom of the press, recorded its trough in 2003 at –1.45, reflecting the turmoil of the post‑civil‑war period. Over the 26‑year coverage span the modest improvement signals gradual institutional reforms, yet the score remains only marginally above the regional median and is comparable to peers such as Malaysia (0.11) and Guyana (0.12). While the upward trajectory suggests a strengthening of civil liberties, sustaining progress will require continued investment in judicial independence, media freedom and inclusive governance; without such measures the modest gains could stall or reverse.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.14 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.11 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.11 | +0.05 | #98 |
| 2023 | 0.05 | +0.06 | #101 |
| 2022 | 0.00 | +0.02 | #106 |
| 2021 | -0.02 | +0.05 | #108 |
| 2020 | -0.07 | +0.00 | #113 |
| 2019 | -0.08 | −0.05 | #114 |
| 2018 | -0.03 | −0.07 | #111 |
| 2017 | 0.04 | +0.15 | #104 |
| 2016 | -0.11 | +0.12 | #114 |
| 2015 | -0.23 | +0.05 | #123 |
| 2014 | -0.28 | +0.11 | #122 |
| 2013 | -0.39 | −0.08 | #131 |
| 2012 | -0.31 | −0.05 | #127 |
| 2011 | -0.26 | −0.04 | #125 |
| 2010 | -0.21 | −0.05 | #122 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Liberia 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
Liberia's voice and accountability was 0.11 in 2025. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 101.5% increase from the previous year.
Liberia's voice and accountability peaked at 0.11 in 2025.
The lowest voice and accountability in Liberia was -1.45 in 2003.
Liberia ranks 98th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Liberia's voice and accountability is projected to reach 0.11 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Liberia in 2025 was 0.11. This ranks 98th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_liberia_voice-accountability,
title = {Liberia Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/liberia/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}