Trinidad and Tobago Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Trinidad and Tobago's voice and accountability was 0.66 in 2025, ranked 66th globally. This represents a 5.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Trinidad and Tobago's voice and accountability stood at 0.66 in 2025, a rise of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.66 by 2025. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 66th globally.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Voice and Accountability score, which gauges citizens’ ability to express opinions and hold the government to account, stood at 0.66 in 2025, placing the nation 66th worldwide. The indicator has been tracked for 26 years, beginning at 0.69 in 1996, and reached its highest level of 0.84 in 1998, a period marked by relatively open public discourse and robust media freedoms. A sharp decline followed, culminating in a trough of 0.47 in 2014, reflecting heightened restrictions on civil liberties and weakened institutional checks. Compared with peers, the country’s 2025 score aligns closely with Israel’s 0.66 and Croatia’s 0.67, while exceeding Namibia’s 0.62 and Vanuatu’s 0.61. The recent stabilization above the 2014 low suggests a modest rebound, but sustaining or improving this trajectory will depend on reforms that strengthen independent media, enhance judicial oversight, and protect dissenting voices.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.66 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.66 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.66 | +0.04 | #66 |
| 2023 | 0.62 | −0.03 | #64 |
| 2022 | 0.65 | −0.01 | #63 |
| 2021 | 0.66 | +0.02 | #65 |
| 2020 | 0.64 | +0.04 | #64 |
| 2019 | 0.60 | +0.05 | #67 |
| 2018 | 0.55 | −0.01 | #65 |
| 2017 | 0.55 | −0.00 | #67 |
| 2016 | 0.56 | +0.08 | #67 |
| 2015 | 0.48 | +0.01 | #73 |
| 2014 | 0.47 | −0.01 | #74 |
| 2013 | 0.48 | −0.02 | #73 |
| 2012 | 0.50 | −0.02 | #72 |
| 2011 | 0.52 | −0.00 | #72 |
| 2010 | 0.52 | −0.03 | #72 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago 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
Trinidad and Tobago's voice and accountability was 0.66 in 2025. Ranked 66th globally. This represents a 5.8% increase from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's voice and accountability peaked at 0.84 in 1998.
The lowest voice and accountability in Trinidad and Tobago was 0.47 in 2014.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 66th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Trinidad and Tobago's voice and accountability is projected to reach 0.66 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was 0.66. This ranks 66th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_voice-accountability,
title = {Trinidad and Tobago Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}