Samoa Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Samoa's voice and accountability was 1.14 in 2025, ranked 30th globally. This represents a 12.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Samoa's voice and accountability stood at 1.14 in 2025, a rise of +0.12 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.14 by 2025. Samoa ranked 30th globally.
Samoa's Voice and Accountability score, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has shown a mixed trend over the past 26 years. The country's all-time low of 0.35 in 2012 marked a significant setback, but subsequent improvements have led to a score of 1.14 in 2025, ranking it 30th globally. While this is still below the scores of peer countries such as France (1.16) and Marshall Islands (1.13), it represents a notable increase from its earlier levels, including the 0.74 recorded in 1996. The steady climb towards the peak score suggests a gradual improvement in governance and accountability. However, the trajectory may be disrupted by ongoing challenges, such as the country's vulnerability to external economic shocks and the impact of climate change on its infrastructure and public services. Further sustainable progress in Voice and Accountability will require sustained efforts to address these challenges and build on the momentum established in recent years.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.21 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.14 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.14 | +0.12 | #30 |
| 2023 | 1.02 | +0.02 | #37 |
| 2022 | 1.00 | +0.25 | #40 |
| 2021 | 0.75 | −0.03 | #58 |
| 2020 | 0.78 | −0.01 | #55 |
| 2019 | 0.79 | +0.00 | #54 |
| 2018 | 0.78 | +0.01 | #52 |
| 2017 | 0.78 | +0.00 | #53 |
| 2016 | 0.77 | +0.04 | #56 |
| 2015 | 0.74 | +0.07 | #56 |
| 2014 | 0.67 | +0.26 | #59 |
| 2013 | 0.40 | +0.05 | #80 |
| 2012 | 0.35 | −0.05 | #81 |
| 2011 | 0.40 | −0.03 | #81 |
| 2010 | 0.43 | −0.11 | #81 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Samoa 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
Samoa's voice and accountability was 1.14 in 2025. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 12.1% increase from the previous year.
Samoa's voice and accountability peaked at 1.14 in 2025.
The lowest voice and accountability in Samoa was 0.35 in 2012.
Samoa ranks 30th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Samoa's voice and accountability is projected to reach 1.14 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Samoa in 2025 was 1.14. This ranks 30th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_samoa_voice-accountability,
title = {Samoa Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/samoa/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}