Turkmenistan Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Turkmenistan's voice and accountability was -1.72 in 2025, ranked 196th globally. This represents a 8.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Turkmenistan's voice and accountability stood at -1.72 in 2025, a rise of +0.17 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.72 by 2025. Turkmenistan ranked 196th globally.
Turkmenistan’s Voice and Accountability score has remained firmly in the negative range over the 26‑year series, slipping from its all‑time peak of –1.58 in 1996 to a trough of –2.26 in 2014 before registering –1.72 in 2025, the lowest figure among 196 economies. The gradual decline after the mid‑1990s reflects persistent constraints on civil liberties, media freedom and public participation in decision‑making, with the 2014 low point coinciding with heightened state control over information channels. Compared with peers, Turkmenistan scores slightly better than the Syrian Arab Republic (–1.79) but worse than Nicaragua (–1.58) and Belarus (–1.83), underscoring a regional pattern of limited accountability. The modest rebound from the 2014 trough suggests a tentative easing of restrictions, yet the 2025 level remains well below the 1996 benchmark. Continued reforms that expand independent media, strengthen judicial oversight and encourage citizen engagement could reverse the downward trajectory and move the country closer to the performance of higher‑ranking peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.65 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.72 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.72 | +0.17 | #196 |
| 2023 | -1.88 | +0.06 | #198 |
| 2022 | -1.95 | −0.04 | #200 |
| 2021 | -1.91 | +0.12 | #198 |
| 2020 | -2.03 | +0.16 | #199 |
| 2019 | -2.18 | −0.03 | #199 |
| 2018 | -2.15 | +0.01 | #198 |
| 2017 | -2.16 | +0.01 | #197 |
| 2016 | -2.17 | +0.07 | #198 |
| 2015 | -2.24 | +0.02 | #199 |
| 2014 | -2.26 | −0.04 | #199 |
| 2013 | -2.22 | +0.03 | #202 |
| 2012 | -2.25 | −0.08 | #203 |
| 2011 | -2.17 | −0.13 | #201 |
| 2010 | -2.04 | +0.04 | #198 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Turkmenistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2002. 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
Turkmenistan's voice and accountability was -1.72 in 2025. Ranked 196th globally. This represents a 8.8% increase from the previous year.
Turkmenistan's voice and accountability peaked at -1.58 in 1996.
The lowest voice and accountability in Turkmenistan was -2.26 in 2014.
Turkmenistan ranks 196th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Turkmenistan's voice and accountability is projected to reach -1.72 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Turkmenistan in 2025 was -1.72. This ranks 196th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_turkmenistan_voice-accountability,
title = {Turkmenistan Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/turkmenistan/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}