Uzbekistan Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Uzbekistan's voice and accountability was -1.09 in 2025, ranked 164th globally. This represents a 16.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Uzbekistan's voice and accountability stood at -1.09 in 2025, a rise of +0.22 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.09 by 2025. Uzbekistan ranked 164th globally.
Uzbekistan’s Voice and Accountability score, measured on the World Bank’s -2.5 to +2.5 scale, stands at –1.09 in 2025, placing it 164th globally and tying the country’s all‑time peak recorded in the same year. The indicator, which captures citizens’ ability to express opinions, access information and participate in public affairs, has risen from a trough of –2.12 in 2011, the lowest point in the 26‑year series that began in 1996 when the score was –1.60. This improvement reflects modest reforms in media regulation and civil‑society space, yet Uzbekistan remains clustered with peers such as the United Arab Emirates (–1.09) and Eswatini (–1.08), both of which exhibit similarly constrained political environments. While the upward trajectory suggests gradual opening, sustaining progress will likely depend on further institutional safeguards for independent journalism and broader civic engagement, which could lift the score above the current plateau.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.00 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.09 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.09 | +0.22 | #164 |
| 2023 | -1.31 | +0.02 | #175 |
| 2022 | -1.33 | +0.07 | #176 |
| 2021 | -1.40 | +0.13 | #176 |
| 2020 | -1.53 | +0.12 | #188 |
| 2019 | -1.65 | −0.02 | #189 |
| 2018 | -1.63 | +0.17 | #187 |
| 2017 | -1.80 | +0.09 | #192 |
| 2016 | -1.89 | +0.07 | #193 |
| 2015 | -1.96 | −0.04 | #194 |
| 2014 | -1.91 | +0.05 | #194 |
| 2013 | -1.97 | +0.07 | #198 |
| 2012 | -2.03 | +0.09 | #199 |
| 2011 | -2.12 | −0.04 | #200 |
| 2010 | -2.09 | +0.02 | #200 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uzbekistan matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2018. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw voice and accountability improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uzbekistan's voice and accountability was -1.09 in 2025. Ranked 164th globally. This represents a 16.8% increase from the previous year.
Uzbekistan's voice and accountability peaked at -1.09 in 2025.
The lowest voice and accountability in Uzbekistan was -2.12 in 2011.
Uzbekistan ranks 164th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Uzbekistan's voice and accountability is projected to reach -1.09 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Uzbekistan in 2025 was -1.09. This ranks 164th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uzbekistan_voice-accountability,
title = {Uzbekistan Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uzbekistan/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}