Russian Federation Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Russian Federation's voice and accountability was -1.38 in 2025, ranked 180th globally. This represents a 7.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Russian Federation's voice and accountability stood at -1.38 in 2025, a decline of +0.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.38 by 2025. Russian Federation ranked 180th globally.
The Russian Federation's Voice and Accountability score has experienced a significant decline over the past 26 years, from an all-time peak of -0.22 in 1996 to a current score of -1.38, ranking 180 globally. This downward trajectory suggests a deteriorating environment for political participation, human rights, and government transparency. In comparison, Bahrain and Azerbaijan have also recorded similar scores, -1.38 and -1.36 respectively, while Cambodia's score is slightly lower at -1.36. The decline in Russia's score is a concerning trend, particularly as it has been steadily worsening since its peak in 1996. The Russian government's increased control over the media and civil society has been a contributing factor to this decline. To reverse this trend, a shift towards greater transparency and accountability in governance would be necessary, potentially through reforms that strengthen institutions and protect individual rights.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.43 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.38 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.38 | −0.09 | #180 |
| 2023 | -1.29 | −0.02 | #173 |
| 2022 | -1.26 | −0.16 | #172 |
| 2021 | -1.10 | −0.03 | #161 |
| 2020 | -1.07 | +0.05 | #160 |
| 2019 | -1.12 | −0.05 | #165 |
| 2018 | -1.07 | +0.02 | #163 |
| 2017 | -1.09 | +0.04 | #163 |
| 2016 | -1.13 | −0.04 | #165 |
| 2015 | -1.09 | −0.04 | #160 |
| 2014 | -1.04 | −0.02 | #159 |
| 2013 | -1.02 | −0.04 | #164 |
| 2012 | -0.98 | −0.10 | #163 |
| 2011 | -0.88 | +0.01 | #153 |
| 2010 | -0.89 | +0.01 | #153 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Russian Federation matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw voice and accountability improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Russian Federation's voice and accountability was -1.38 in 2025. Ranked 180th globally. This represents a 7.2% decrease from the previous year.
Russian Federation's voice and accountability peaked at -0.22 in 1996.
The lowest voice and accountability in Russian Federation was -1.38 in 2025.
Russian Federation ranks 180th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Russian Federation's voice and accountability is projected to reach -1.38 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Russian Federation in 2025 was -1.38. This ranks 180th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_russian-federation_voice-accountability,
title = {Russian Federation Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/russian-federation/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}