West Bank and Gaza Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
West Bank and Gaza's voice and accountability was -1.12 in 2025, ranked 167th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
West Bank and Gaza's voice and accountability stood at -1.12 in 2025, a decline of +0.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.12 by 2025. West Bank and Gaza ranked 167th globally.
West Bank and Gaza’s Voice and Accountability score has slipped to –1.12 in 2025, placing it 167th globally after 26 years of World Bank monitoring. The indicator, which gauges citizens’ ability to express opinions and hold authorities to account, fell from a modest peak of –0.43 in 2006 to an all‑time trough of –1.13 in 2020 before marginally improving to the current level. This deterioration outpaces that of peers such as the United Arab Emirates (–1.09) and mirrors the Democratic Republic of Congo (–1.13), suggesting that institutional constraints and limited civil‑society space have intensified relative to regional counterparts. The long‑term downward trajectory reflects persistent political fragmentation, restrictions on media, and limited judicial independence. Continued reforms that expand media freedom, strengthen independent oversight bodies, and protect dissenting voices could reverse the decline, while any further curtailment of civic space would likely deepen the negative trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.13 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.12 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.12 | −0.00 | #167 |
| 2023 | -1.12 | −0.08 | #163 |
| 2022 | -1.04 | +0.07 | #159 |
| 2021 | -1.11 | +0.02 | #162 |
| 2020 | -1.13 | −0.10 | #166 |
| 2019 | -1.03 | −0.11 | #160 |
| 2018 | -0.92 | +0.12 | #156 |
| 2017 | -1.03 | +0.06 | #157 |
| 2016 | -1.09 | −0.11 | #163 |
| 2015 | -0.99 | −0.10 | #157 |
| 2014 | -0.88 | +0.05 | #155 |
| 2013 | -0.93 | +0.01 | #157 |
| 2012 | -0.94 | +0.07 | #160 |
| 2011 | -1.01 | −0.18 | #162 |
| 2010 | -0.82 | +0.13 | #149 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. 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
West Bank and Gaza's voice and accountability was -1.12 in 2025. Ranked 167th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
West Bank and Gaza's voice and accountability peaked at -0.43 in 2006.
The lowest voice and accountability in West Bank and Gaza was -1.13 in 2020.
West Bank and Gaza ranks 167th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
West Bank and Gaza's voice and accountability is projected to reach -1.12 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of West Bank and Gaza in 2025 was -1.12. This ranks 167th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_west-bank-and-gaza_voice-accountability,
title = {West Bank and Gaza Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/west-bank-and-gaza/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}