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Panama Voice and Accountability

Voice and Accountability  VA.EST

0.51 −0.04 (-7.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #77 Global Peak 0.63 (2000) Source World Bank WGI

Panama Voice and Accountability (1996–2025)

Overview

Panama's voice and accountability stood at 0.51 in 2025, a decline of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.51 by 2025. Panama ranked 77th globally.

Data & projection

Year Voice and Accountability YoY change Rank
2026* trend 0.49 - -
2025* trend 0.51 - -
2025 0.51 −0.04 #77
2023 0.55 +0.01 #70
2022 0.54 −0.00 #74
2021 0.54 −0.03 #74
2020 0.57 −0.02 #70
2019 0.60 +0.04 #66
2018 0.56 +0.04 #63
2017 0.52 −0.00 #71
2016 0.52 −0.03 #70
2015 0.56 +0.05 #67
2014 0.51 +0.08 #72
2013 0.42 −0.05 #78
2012 0.47 −0.07 #75
2011 0.53 −0.00 #70
2010 0.54 −0.05 #70
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 +17.9% GDP growth 2.9% C/A balance 0.2%
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

Panama matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. 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 Panama's voice and accountability?

Panama's voice and accountability was 0.51 in 2025. Ranked 77th globally. This represents a 7.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest voice and accountability in Panama?

Panama's voice and accountability peaked at 0.63 in 2000.

What was the lowest voice and accountability in Panama?

The lowest voice and accountability in Panama was 0.13 in 1996.

How does Panama rank in voice and accountability?

Panama ranks 77th 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 Panama in 2025?

Panama's voice and accountability is projected to reach 0.51 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the voice and accountability of Panama in 2025?

The voice and accountability of Panama in 2025 was 0.51. This ranks 77th in the world.

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APA
Panama Voice and Accountability. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/panama/voice-accountability
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_panama_voice-accountability, title = {Panama Voice and Accountability}, url = {https://historysaid.com/panama/voice-accountability}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }