Home Zambia Political Stability Voice and Accountability

Zambia Voice and Accountability

Voice and Accountability  VA.EST

0.10 +0.15 (+311.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #100 Global Peak 0.10 (2025) Source World Bank WGI

Zambia Voice and Accountability (1996–2025)

Overview

Zambia's voice and accountability stood at 0.10 in 2025, a rise of +0.15 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.10 by 2025. Zambia ranked 100th globally.

Data & projection

Year Voice and Accountability YoY change Rank
2026* trend 0.19 - -
2025* trend 0.10 - -
2025 0.10 +0.15 #100
2023 -0.05 +0.03 #109
2022 -0.08 +0.29 #114
2021 -0.37 +0.06 #130
2020 -0.43 −0.12 #131
2019 -0.31 +0.03 #129
2018 -0.34 −0.00 #129
2017 -0.34 −0.04 #127
2016 -0.30 −0.23 #127
2015 -0.07 +0.04 #108
2014 -0.11 −0.00 #111
2013 -0.11 +0.03 #113
2012 -0.13 +0.04 #113
2011 -0.17 +0.07 #117
2010 -0.24 +0.06 #125
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +128.8% GDP growth 6.2% C/A balance 11.9%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Zambia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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

What is Zambia's voice and accountability?

Zambia's voice and accountability was 0.10 in 2025. Ranked 100th globally. This represents a 311.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest voice and accountability in Zambia?

Zambia's voice and accountability peaked at 0.10 in 2025.

What was the lowest voice and accountability in Zambia?

The lowest voice and accountability in Zambia was -0.48 in 1998.

How does Zambia rank in voice and accountability?

Zambia ranks 100th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for voice and accountability?

The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.

What is the projected voice and accountability of Zambia in 2025?

Zambia's voice and accountability is projected to reach 0.10 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the voice and accountability of Zambia in 2025?

The voice and accountability of Zambia in 2025 was 0.10. This ranks 100th in the world.

Cite this page

APA
Zambia Voice and Accountability. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/zambia/voice-accountability
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_zambia_voice-accountability, title = {Zambia Voice and Accountability}, url = {https://historysaid.com/zambia/voice-accountability}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }