Mexico Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Mexico's voice and accountability was -0.20 in 2025, ranked 119th globally. This represents a 75.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Mexico's voice and accountability stood at -0.20 in 2025, a decline of +0.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.20 by 2025. Mexico ranked 119th globally.
Mexico’s Voice and Accountability score has slipped to –0.20 in 2025, placing the country at 119th in the global ranking and marking the all‑time trough after 26 years of measurement. The index, which gauges citizens’ ability to participate in public affairs and express opinions without fear of reprisal, peaked at 0.35 in 2003, indicating a markedly higher perception of political freedoms during that period. The recent decline contrasts with the modestly higher scores of peers such as Ukraine (–0.13) and Serbia (–0.09), suggesting that Mexico’s institutional environment has deteriorated more sharply than in several comparable emerging economies. The early figure of –0.04 in 1996 shows that the current level is a substantial regression from the baseline of the series. If reforms strengthen judicial independence, protect media outlets, and enhance civil society engagement, the downward trajectory could be reversed, allowing Mexico to regain a more open and accountable governance profile.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.24 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.20 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.20 | −0.09 | #119 |
| 2023 | -0.12 | +0.00 | #115 |
| 2022 | -0.12 | −0.04 | #116 |
| 2021 | -0.08 | −0.05 | #112 |
| 2020 | -0.03 | −0.04 | #110 |
| 2019 | 0.01 | +0.02 | #108 |
| 2018 | -0.01 | +0.08 | #108 |
| 2017 | -0.09 | −0.02 | #114 |
| 2016 | -0.07 | +0.01 | #112 |
| 2015 | -0.08 | −0.08 | #111 |
| 2014 | 0.00 | −0.11 | #102 |
| 2013 | 0.11 | −0.00 | #94 |
| 2012 | 0.11 | −0.01 | #92 |
| 2011 | 0.12 | −0.06 | #94 |
| 2010 | 0.18 | −0.02 | #90 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mexico matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw voice and accountability improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mexico's voice and accountability was -0.20 in 2025. Ranked 119th globally. This represents a 75.6% decrease from the previous year.
Mexico's voice and accountability peaked at 0.35 in 2003.
The lowest voice and accountability in Mexico was -0.20 in 2025.
Mexico ranks 119th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Mexico's voice and accountability is projected to reach -0.20 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Mexico in 2025 was -0.20. This ranks 119th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mexico_voice-accountability,
title = {Mexico Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mexico/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}