St. Vincent and the Grenadines Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
St. Vincent and the Grenadines's voice and accountability was 0.79 in 2025, ranked 56th globally. This represents a 4.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
St. Vincent and the Grenadines's voice and accountability stood at 0.79 in 2025, a decline of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.79 by 2025. St. Vincent and the Grenadines ranked 56th globally.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines has experienced fluctuations in Voice and Accountability since its World Governance Indicators (WGI) coverage began in 1996. The country's score peaked at 1.15 in 2014, indicating a period of strong governance and citizen participation, surpassing its peer South Africa's score of 0.81. Conversely, a low point of 0.68 was recorded in 2004, highlighting a period of weaker governance. After a decline, the score has been steadily increasing, reaching 0.79 in 2025, ranking 56th globally among 213 countries. This marks a significant improvement compared to its peer Grenada, which has a similar score of 0.78. The upward trend suggests that St. Vincent and the Grenadines has been making progress in enhancing transparency and accountability. However, to continue this trajectory, sustained investment in institutions and civic engagement is crucial to maintain and further improve the country's governance framework.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.78 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.79 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.79 | −0.04 | #56 |
| 2023 | 0.83 | −0.02 | #52 |
| 2022 | 0.85 | −0.02 | #53 |
| 2021 | 0.87 | −0.04 | #50 |
| 2020 | 0.91 | +0.01 | #46 |
| 2019 | 0.90 | +0.04 | #47 |
| 2018 | 0.85 | −0.09 | #45 |
| 2017 | 0.94 | −0.01 | #45 |
| 2016 | 0.95 | −0.01 | #47 |
| 2015 | 0.97 | −0.19 | #46 |
| 2014 | 1.15 | +0.13 | #27 |
| 2013 | 1.03 | +0.01 | #37 |
| 2012 | 1.02 | −0.01 | #42 |
| 2011 | 1.02 | −0.11 | #42 |
| 2010 | 1.13 | +0.10 | #29 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
St. Vincent and the Grenadines matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2008. 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
St. Vincent and the Grenadines's voice and accountability was 0.79 in 2025. Ranked 56th globally. This represents a 4.4% decrease from the previous year.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines's voice and accountability peaked at 1.15 in 2014.
The lowest voice and accountability in St. Vincent and the Grenadines was 0.68 in 2004.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines ranks 56th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines's voice and accountability is projected to reach 0.79 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in 2025 was 0.79. This ranks 56th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_st-vincent-and-the-grenadines_voice-accountability,
title = {St. Vincent and the Grenadines Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}