Serbia Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Serbia's voice and accountability was -0.09 in 2025, ranked 117th globally. This represents a 58.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Serbia's voice and accountability stood at -0.09 in 2025, a decline of +0.03 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.09 by 2025. Serbia ranked 117th globally.
Serbia's Voice and Accountability score, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 26 years. The country's all-time peak of 0.33 in 2009 was a notable improvement from its all-time trough of -1.22 in 1996, indicating a substantial increase in public trust and confidence in institutions. However, Serbia's Voice and Accountability score has been trending downwards since 2009, with the latest value of -0.09 in 2025 ranking it #117 globally. This decline is consistent with the trend observed in neighboring countries such as Ukraine, which also experienced a downward shift in its Voice and Accountability score. A comparison with peer countries like Peru, which has a score of -0.08, suggests that Serbia's decline is not an outlier, but rather part of a broader regional trend. Serbia's trajectory may shift with improvements in governance, electoral reforms, and increased transparency in public institutions.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.09 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.09 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.09 | −0.03 | #117 |
| 2023 | -0.06 | +0.04 | #110 |
| 2022 | -0.10 | +0.03 | #115 |
| 2021 | -0.13 | −0.01 | #118 |
| 2020 | -0.12 | −0.07 | #119 |
| 2019 | -0.05 | −0.03 | #112 |
| 2018 | -0.01 | −0.13 | #109 |
| 2017 | 0.12 | −0.08 | #100 |
| 2016 | 0.20 | −0.03 | #92 |
| 2015 | 0.23 | +0.02 | #89 |
| 2014 | 0.21 | −0.07 | #88 |
| 2013 | 0.29 | +0.09 | #85 |
| 2012 | 0.20 | −0.08 | #87 |
| 2011 | 0.28 | −0.01 | #87 |
| 2010 | 0.29 | −0.05 | #88 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Serbia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. 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
Serbia's voice and accountability was -0.09 in 2025. Ranked 117th globally. This represents a 58.7% decrease from the previous year.
Serbia's voice and accountability peaked at 0.33 in 2009.
The lowest voice and accountability in Serbia was -1.22 in 1996.
Serbia ranks 117th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Serbia's voice and accountability is projected to reach -0.09 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Serbia in 2025 was -0.09. This ranks 117th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_serbia_voice-accountability,
title = {Serbia Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/serbia/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}