Portugal Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Portugal's voice and accountability was 1.25 in 2025, ranked 21st globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Portugal's voice and accountability stood at 1.25 in 2025, a rise of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.25 by 2025. Portugal ranked 21st globally.
Portugal's Voice and Accountability (V&A) indicator, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), has displayed a mixed trajectory over the past 26 years. At its peak in 1996, Portugal scored 1.50, but this level of accountability and transparency was short-lived, as the country's score plummeted to an all-time low of 1.03 in 2012. However, in recent years, Portugal has made notable strides, with the V&A indicator rebounding to 1.25 in 2025, placing it 21st globally. This recent improvement is comparable to that of the United Kingdom, which scored 1.26 in 2025 and ranked 20th globally. Despite this progress, Portugal still lags behind some of its European peers, such as Estonia, which scored 1.24 in 2025. To sustain this upward trend, Portugal would need to continue implementing effective governance reforms and addressing corruption, which could further enhance its global ranking and solidify its position as a leader in Voice and Accountability.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.25 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.25 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.25 | +0.04 | #21 |
| 2023 | 1.21 | −0.05 | #23 |
| 2022 | 1.26 | +0.01 | #20 |
| 2021 | 1.25 | −0.01 | #20 |
| 2020 | 1.26 | +0.06 | #20 |
| 2019 | 1.19 | +0.02 | #22 |
| 2018 | 1.18 | −0.02 | #22 |
| 2017 | 1.20 | +0.04 | #22 |
| 2016 | 1.16 | +0.03 | #27 |
| 2015 | 1.13 | +0.02 | #30 |
| 2014 | 1.11 | +0.04 | #34 |
| 2013 | 1.07 | +0.04 | #35 |
| 2012 | 1.03 | −0.08 | #38 |
| 2011 | 1.11 | +0.00 | #32 |
| 2010 | 1.11 | −0.02 | #33 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal 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
Portugal's voice and accountability was 1.25 in 2025. Ranked 21st globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from the previous year.
Portugal's voice and accountability peaked at 1.50 in 1996.
The lowest voice and accountability in Portugal was 1.03 in 2012.
Portugal ranks 21st globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Portugal's voice and accountability is projected to reach 1.25 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Portugal in 2025 was 1.25. This ranks 21st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_voice-accountability,
title = {Portugal Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}