Yemen, Republic of Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Yemen, Republic of's voice and accountability was -1.44 in 2025, ranked 183rd globally. This represents a 7.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Yemen, Republic of's voice and accountability stood at -1.44 in 2025, a rise of +0.11 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.44 by 2025. Yemen, Republic of ranked 183rd globally.
Yemen’s Voice and Accountability score has deteriorated markedly since the series began in 1996, when the indicator stood at its highest recorded level of –0.68. Over the 26‑year coverage period the index slipped to a historic low of –1.78 in 2019, reflecting worsening restrictions on civil liberties, media freedom and public participation during the protracted conflict that intensified after 2015. By 2025 the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators place Yemen at –1.44, ranking it 183rd globally and still below peers such as Egypt (–1.39) and Chad (–1.46). The persistent negative trajectory underscores how political fragmentation, humanitarian crises and limited institutional capacity have constrained any reversal of the decline. Continued improvements in security, inclusive governance reforms and restoration of basic services would be required to halt the downward slide and potentially lift the Voice and Accountability score in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.38 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.44 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.44 | +0.11 | #183 |
| 2023 | -1.55 | +0.07 | #186 |
| 2022 | -1.62 | +0.06 | #189 |
| 2021 | -1.68 | +0.08 | #193 |
| 2020 | -1.76 | +0.02 | #192 |
| 2019 | -1.78 | −0.02 | #192 |
| 2018 | -1.76 | −0.07 | #192 |
| 2017 | -1.69 | −0.00 | #188 |
| 2016 | -1.69 | −0.17 | #188 |
| 2015 | -1.52 | −0.22 | #184 |
| 2014 | -1.30 | +0.03 | #175 |
| 2013 | -1.33 | +0.02 | #178 |
| 2012 | -1.35 | +0.04 | #183 |
| 2011 | -1.39 | −0.06 | #183 |
| 2010 | -1.33 | −0.06 | #179 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Yemen, Republic of matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. 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
Yemen, Republic of's voice and accountability was -1.44 in 2025. Ranked 183rd globally. This represents a 7.3% increase from the previous year.
Yemen, Republic of's voice and accountability peaked at -0.68 in 1996.
The lowest voice and accountability in Yemen, Republic of was -1.78 in 2019.
Yemen, Republic of ranks 183rd globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Yemen, Republic of's voice and accountability is projected to reach -1.44 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Yemen, Republic of in 2025 was -1.44. This ranks 183rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_yemen-republic-of_voice-accountability,
title = {Yemen, Republic of Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/yemen-republic-of/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}