North Macedonia Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
North Macedonia's voice and accountability was 0.29 in 2025, ranked 87th globally. This represents a 76.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
North Macedonia's voice and accountability stood at 0.29 in 2025, a rise of +0.12 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.29 by 2025. North Macedonia ranked 87th globally.
North Macedonia’s Voice and Accountability score has risen from a low of –0.39 in 1996 to a high of 0.29 in 2025, the latter placing the country 87th globally among 180 economies measured by the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators. Over the 26‑year coverage period the index has shown a gradual improvement, reflecting incremental gains in citizens’ ability to express opinions, access information and hold public officials to account. The 2025 figure of 0.29 is marginally below Ghana’s 0.30 and Brazil’s 0.33, but above Bhutan’s 0.26 and the Solomon Islands’ 0.24, situating North Macedonia among middle‑ranking peers in the region. While the upward trajectory suggests strengthening democratic practices, further progress will likely depend on reforms that enhance media freedom, civil society participation and transparent public administration, which could push the score higher in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.33 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.29 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.29 | +0.12 | #87 |
| 2023 | 0.16 | +0.00 | #92 |
| 2022 | 0.16 | +0.03 | #92 |
| 2021 | 0.14 | +0.08 | #94 |
| 2020 | 0.06 | +0.07 | #101 |
| 2019 | -0.02 | +0.01 | #111 |
| 2018 | -0.03 | +0.11 | #110 |
| 2017 | -0.14 | +0.10 | #116 |
| 2016 | -0.23 | −0.05 | #122 |
| 2015 | -0.18 | −0.04 | #118 |
| 2014 | -0.14 | −0.08 | #112 |
| 2013 | -0.06 | −0.03 | #107 |
| 2012 | -0.03 | +0.01 | #103 |
| 2011 | -0.04 | −0.15 | #106 |
| 2010 | 0.11 | −0.05 | #94 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
North Macedonia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. 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
North Macedonia's voice and accountability was 0.29 in 2025. Ranked 87th globally. This represents a 76.7% increase from the previous year.
North Macedonia's voice and accountability peaked at 0.29 in 2025.
The lowest voice and accountability in North Macedonia was -0.39 in 1996.
North Macedonia ranks 87th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
North Macedonia's voice and accountability is projected to reach 0.29 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of North Macedonia in 2025 was 0.29. This ranks 87th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_north-macedonia_voice-accountability,
title = {North Macedonia Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/north-macedonia/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}