Marshall Islands Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Marshall Islands's voice and accountability was 1.13 in 2025, ranked 31st globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Marshall Islands's voice and accountability stood at 1.13 in 2025, a rise of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.13 by 2025. Marshall Islands ranked 31st globally.
The Marshall Islands have experienced fluctuations in Voice and Accountability scores over the past 26 years. Initially, the country scored 1.23 in 1996, but it peaked at 1.26 in 2000, indicating a moderate level of citizen participation and government responsiveness. The score, however, declined to its lowest point of 1.08 in 2019, suggesting a decrease in the quality of governance and citizen engagement. Despite the recent improvement to 1.13 in 2025, the Marshall Islands still ranks relatively low globally. A comparison with peer countries reveals that Samoa has a slightly higher score of 1.14, while Lithuania's score of 1.12 is comparable. France, with a score of 1.16, is a distant peer in terms of Voice and Accountability. The trajectory of the Marshall Islands' Voice and Accountability score suggests a mixed trend, with improvements in recent years potentially indicating a shift towards more participatory governance. However, a significant decline in democratic institutions or a failure to address ongoing governance challenges could alter this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.14 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.13 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.13 | +0.01 | #31 |
| 2023 | 1.13 | +0.02 | #27 |
| 2022 | 1.11 | +0.01 | #28 |
| 2021 | 1.10 | −0.03 | #28 |
| 2020 | 1.13 | +0.05 | #24 |
| 2019 | 1.08 | −0.04 | #34 |
| 2018 | 1.12 | −0.07 | #27 |
| 2017 | 1.19 | −0.00 | #23 |
| 2016 | 1.19 | +0.01 | #23 |
| 2015 | 1.18 | +0.02 | #26 |
| 2014 | 1.15 | −0.03 | #26 |
| 2013 | 1.19 | +0.08 | #24 |
| 2012 | 1.10 | −0.03 | #30 |
| 2011 | 1.13 | +0.02 | #27 |
| 2010 | 1.11 | −0.02 | #32 |
Analysis
Marshall Islands's voice and accountability was 1.13 in 2025, a rise of +0.01 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 1.13 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Marshall Islands's voice and accountability was 1.13 in 2025. Ranked 31st globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from the previous year.
Marshall Islands's voice and accountability peaked at 1.26 in 2000.
The lowest voice and accountability in Marshall Islands was 1.08 in 2019.
Marshall Islands ranks 31st globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Marshall Islands's voice and accountability is projected to reach 1.13 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Marshall Islands in 2025 was 1.13. This ranks 31st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_marshall-islands_voice-accountability,
title = {Marshall Islands Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/marshall-islands/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}