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Puerto Rico (US) Voice and Accountability

Voice and Accountability  VA.EST

0.44 −0.01 (-2.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #79 Global Peak 1.15 (2008) Source World Bank WGI

Puerto Rico (US) Voice and Accountability (1996–2025)

Overview

Puerto Rico (US)'s voice and accountability stood at 0.44 in 2025, a decline of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.44 by 2025. Puerto Rico (US) ranked 79th globally.

Data & projection

Year Voice and Accountability YoY change Rank
2026* trend 0.43 - -
2025* trend 0.44 - -
2025 0.44 −0.01 #79
2023 0.45 +0.01 #75
2022 0.45 −0.06 #78
2021 0.50 +0.00 #75
2020 0.50 +0.03 #76
2019 0.47 −0.00 #76
2018 0.47 −0.02 #72
2017 0.49 +0.08 #73
2016 0.41 +0.01 #78
2015 0.40 −0.37 #81
2014 0.78 +0.10 #56
2013 0.68 −0.00 #65
2012 0.69 −0.03 #63
2011 0.72 −0.12 #62
2010 0.84 −0.02 #55
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 9.5% GDP growth 1.1% Unemployment 19.8%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Puerto Rico (US) matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1981. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw voice and accountability improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Puerto Rico (US)'s voice and accountability?

Puerto Rico (US)'s voice and accountability was 0.44 in 2025. Ranked 79th globally. This represents a 2.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest voice and accountability in Puerto Rico (US)?

Puerto Rico (US)'s voice and accountability peaked at 1.15 in 2008.

What was the lowest voice and accountability in Puerto Rico (US)?

The lowest voice and accountability in Puerto Rico (US) was 0.40 in 2015.

How does Puerto Rico (US) rank in voice and accountability?

Puerto Rico (US) ranks 79th 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 Puerto Rico (US) in 2025?

Puerto Rico (US)'s voice and accountability is projected to reach 0.44 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the voice and accountability of Puerto Rico (US) in 2025?

The voice and accountability of Puerto Rico (US) in 2025 was 0.44. This ranks 79th in the world.

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Puerto Rico (US) Voice and Accountability. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/puerto-rico-us/voice-accountability
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@misc{historysaid_puerto-rico-us_voice-accountability, title = {Puerto Rico (US) Voice and Accountability}, url = {https://historysaid.com/puerto-rico-us/voice-accountability}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }