Libya Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Libya's voice and accountability was -1.35 in 2025, ranked 177th globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Libya's voice and accountability stood at -1.35 in 2025, a rise of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.35 by 2025. Libya ranked 177th globally.
Libya's Voice and Accountability score, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), has experienced a mixed trajectory over the past 26 years. The country's all-time peak in 2012, at a score of -0.90, suggests a relatively high level of trust in institutions and government responsiveness during that period. Conversely, the all-time trough in 2006, at -1.98, indicates a significant decline in public trust and government accountability. Since then, Libya's score has steadily improved, reaching -1.35 in 2025, a level comparable to that of Guinea and Azerbaijan. The current score is a reflection of Libya's ongoing efforts to rebuild and strengthen its institutions following the 2011 Arab Spring. However, the country's trajectory remains fragile, and a decline in international support or a resurgence of instability could reverse this progress, potentially pushing Libya's Voice and Accountability score downwards.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.34 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.35 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.35 | +0.04 | #177 |
| 2023 | -1.39 | −0.01 | #180 |
| 2022 | -1.38 | +0.07 | #179 |
| 2021 | -1.45 | −0.09 | #182 |
| 2020 | -1.36 | +0.11 | #177 |
| 2019 | -1.48 | +0.06 | #185 |
| 2018 | -1.53 | −0.09 | #186 |
| 2017 | -1.44 | −0.01 | #180 |
| 2016 | -1.43 | −0.09 | #181 |
| 2015 | -1.34 | −0.23 | #177 |
| 2014 | -1.11 | −0.14 | #164 |
| 2013 | -0.97 | −0.07 | #160 |
| 2012 | -0.90 | +0.69 | #156 |
| 2011 | -1.59 | +0.35 | #189 |
| 2010 | -1.94 | −0.03 | #196 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Libya matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. 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
Libya's voice and accountability was -1.35 in 2025. Ranked 177th globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from the previous year.
Libya's voice and accountability peaked at -0.90 in 2012.
The lowest voice and accountability in Libya was -1.98 in 2006.
Libya ranks 177th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Libya's voice and accountability is projected to reach -1.35 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Libya in 2025 was -1.35. This ranks 177th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_libya_voice-accountability,
title = {Libya Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/libya/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}