Uruguay’s Voice & Accountability
#133 of 193 in the Voice & Accountability progress rankings
The Voice and Accountability Index measures the degree of public participation in government and the protection of individual freedoms, including expression and media independence. It underscores democratic governance and transparency in decision-making. Scores ranges from -2.5 to 2.5 (higher is better).
Key insights
- From 1996 to 2023, Voice & Accountability changed by +0.45 index.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2022→2023): 0.00 index.
- Lowest level: 0.83 index in 1996.
- Highest level: 1.31 index in 2020.
Voice & Accountability Chart (1996–2023)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
Voice & Accountability Table (1996–2023)
| Year | Voice & Accountability |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 0.83 index |
| 1998 | 0.98 index |
| 2000 | 0.99 index |
| 2002 | 1.05 index |
| 2003 | 0.99 index |
| 2004 | 0.84 index |
| 2005 | 0.89 index |
| 2006 | 1.03 index |
| 2007 | 1.05 index |
| 2008 | 1.06 index |
| 2009 | 1.11 index |
| 2010 | 1.15 index |
| 2011 | 1.12 index |
| 2012 | 1.06 index |
| 2013 | 1.09 index |
| 2014 | 1.11 index |
| 2015 | 1.14 index |
| 2016 | 1.16 index |
| 2017 | 1.17 index |
| 2018 | 1.19 index |
| 2019 | 1.23 index |
| 2020 | 1.31 index |
| 2021 | 1.29 index |
| 2022 | 1.29 index |
| 2023 | 1.28 index |
Source: World Bank
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