Viet Nam Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Viet Nam's voice and accountability was -1.16 in 2025, ranked 170th globally. This represents a 6.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Viet Nam's voice and accountability stood at -1.16 in 2025, a rise of +0.08 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.16 by 2025. Viet Nam ranked 170th globally.
Vietnam’s Voice and Accountability score stands at –1.16 in 2025, placing it 170th globally and marginally below peers such as Burundi (–1.15) and Djibouti (–1.17). The indicator has been tracked for 26 years, beginning at an all‑time peak of –1.09 in 1996 before slipping to a trough of –1.54 in 2006, after which a gradual recovery has lifted the score to its current level. The modest improvement since the 2006 low reflects limited reforms in media freedom, civil society participation and governmental transparency, yet the figure remains well below the World Bank’s median, indicating persistent constraints on expressive rights. Compared with other low‑ranking states, Vietnam’s trajectory mirrors the incremental gains observed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (–1.13) and Cuba (–1.19), suggesting that incremental policy adjustments can produce measurable progress. Continued liberalisation of the public sphere and stronger protection for dissenting voices would be required to shift the trend upward and narrow the gap with higher‑ranking economies.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.12 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.16 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.16 | +0.08 | #170 |
| 2023 | -1.24 | +0.04 | #169 |
| 2022 | -1.29 | +0.02 | #173 |
| 2021 | -1.31 | +0.07 | #175 |
| 2020 | -1.38 | +0.03 | #178 |
| 2019 | -1.40 | +0.07 | #178 |
| 2018 | -1.47 | −0.06 | #183 |
| 2017 | -1.41 | −0.04 | #179 |
| 2016 | -1.37 | −0.01 | #179 |
| 2015 | -1.36 | +0.02 | #178 |
| 2014 | -1.37 | −0.01 | #180 |
| 2013 | -1.37 | +0.05 | #180 |
| 2012 | -1.42 | +0.04 | #184 |
| 2011 | -1.46 | +0.04 | #185 |
| 2010 | -1.50 | −0.01 | #186 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Viet Nam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. 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
Viet Nam's voice and accountability was -1.16 in 2025. Ranked 170th globally. This represents a 6.8% increase from the previous year.
Viet Nam's voice and accountability peaked at -1.09 in 1996.
The lowest voice and accountability in Viet Nam was -1.54 in 2006.
Viet Nam ranks 170th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Viet Nam's voice and accountability is projected to reach -1.16 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Viet Nam in 2025 was -1.16. This ranks 170th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Viet Nam Voice and Accountability},
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publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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