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Nicaragua Voice and Accountability

Voice and Accountability  VA.EST

-1.58 −0.19 (-13.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #194 Global Peak 0.16 (2003) Source World Bank WGI

Nicaragua Voice and Accountability (1996–2025)

Overview

Nicaragua's voice and accountability stood at -1.58 in 2025, a decline of +0.19 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.58 by 2025. Nicaragua ranked 194th globally.

Data & projection

Year Voice and Accountability YoY change Rank
2026* trend -1.66 - -
2025* trend -1.58 - -
2025 -1.58 −0.19 #194
2023 -1.39 −0.04 #179
2022 -1.35 −0.06 #178
2021 -1.29 −0.19 #172
2020 -1.10 +0.00 #164
2019 -1.10 +0.00 #164
2018 -1.10 −0.38 #164
2017 -0.72 −0.04 #147
2016 -0.68 −0.27 #144
2015 -0.41 −0.02 #135
2014 -0.40 +0.06 #131
2013 -0.46 +0.08 #136
2012 -0.54 +0.04 #140
2011 -0.58 −0.10 #142
2010 -0.48 −0.04 #134
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +12.1% GDP growth 3.6% C/A balance 4.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Nicaragua matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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

What is Nicaragua's voice and accountability?

Nicaragua's voice and accountability was -1.58 in 2025. Ranked 194th globally. This represents a 13.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest voice and accountability in Nicaragua?

Nicaragua's voice and accountability peaked at 0.16 in 2003.

What was the lowest voice and accountability in Nicaragua?

The lowest voice and accountability in Nicaragua was -1.58 in 2025.

How does Nicaragua rank in voice and accountability?

Nicaragua ranks 194th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for voice and accountability?

The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.

What is the projected voice and accountability of Nicaragua in 2025?

Nicaragua's voice and accountability is projected to reach -1.58 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the voice and accountability of Nicaragua in 2025?

The voice and accountability of Nicaragua in 2025 was -1.58. This ranks 194th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_nicaragua_voice-accountability, title = {Nicaragua Voice and Accountability}, url = {https://historysaid.com/nicaragua/voice-accountability}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }