Slovak Republic Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Slovak Republic's voice and accountability was 0.93 in 2025, ranked 48th globally. This represents a 2.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Slovak Republic's voice and accountability stood at 0.93 in 2025, a rise of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.93 by 2025. Slovak Republic ranked 48th globally.
The Slovak Republic's Voice and Accountability indicator, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), has shown a gradual improvement over the past two and a half decades. Starting from its all-time low of 0.64 in 1996, the country has made significant strides, reaching an all-time high of 0.98 in 2002. This upward trend has continued, albeit with some fluctuations, with the country now ranking 48th globally with a score of 0.93. Notably, this is closely aligned with the scores of peer countries such as Cabo Verde, which shares a similar rank and score of 0.96. The country's progress in this area is a testament to its efforts in promoting transparency and accountability in governance. To continue this trajectory, the Slovak Republic would need to address ongoing challenges in areas such as judicial independence and media freedom, which could impact its Voice and Accountability score in the future.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.95 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.93 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.93 | +0.02 | #48 |
| 2023 | 0.91 | +0.02 | #46 |
| 2022 | 0.89 | −0.01 | #47 |
| 2021 | 0.90 | +0.02 | #46 |
| 2020 | 0.88 | +0.02 | #48 |
| 2019 | 0.86 | +0.01 | #49 |
| 2018 | 0.85 | −0.07 | #47 |
| 2017 | 0.91 | −0.05 | #46 |
| 2016 | 0.96 | −0.00 | #46 |
| 2015 | 0.97 | +0.01 | #47 |
| 2014 | 0.96 | +0.00 | #48 |
| 2013 | 0.96 | −0.01 | #47 |
| 2012 | 0.97 | +0.01 | #45 |
| 2011 | 0.97 | +0.06 | #48 |
| 2010 | 0.91 | +0.03 | #51 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Slovak Republic matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. 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
Slovak Republic's voice and accountability was 0.93 in 2025. Ranked 48th globally. This represents a 2.4% increase from the previous year.
Slovak Republic's voice and accountability peaked at 0.98 in 2002.
The lowest voice and accountability in Slovak Republic was 0.64 in 1996.
Slovak Republic ranks 48th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Slovak Republic's voice and accountability is projected to reach 0.93 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Slovak Republic in 2025 was 0.93. This ranks 48th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_slovak-republic_voice-accountability,
title = {Slovak Republic Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/slovak-republic/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}