Voice and Accountability in Kenya
Kenya: Voice and Accountability was -0.2257 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Voice and Accountability in Kenya, 1996–2011
Source: World Bank Institute.
Analysis
In 2011, voice and accountability in Kenya stood at -0.2257.
The figure is down 9.7% on the previous year and up 74.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, voice and accountability in Kenya peaked at -0.1153 in 2006 and was at its lowest, -0.9871, in 1998.
That places Kenya 16th out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -0.8299 | -0.9871 | -0.6727 | 2 |
| 2000s | -0.3552 | -0.9007 | -0.1153 | 9 |
| 2010s | -0.2157 | -0.2257 | -0.2057 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More reference data data for Kenya
- Spring temperature anomalies -1.09 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.7428 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.7503 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5834 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.22 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 267.82 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is voice and accountability in Kenya?
- Voice and accountability in Kenya was -0.2257 in 2011, according to World Bank Institute.
- What is the highest voice and accountability recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was -0.1153 in 2006.
- What is the lowest voice and accountability recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.9871 in 1998.
- How does Kenya rank for voice and accountability?
- Kenya ranks 16th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is voice and accountability rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank Institute, published as part of Voice and Accountability (estimate). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Voice and accountability measures the extent to which a country’s citizens are able to participate in selecting their government and to enjoy freedom of expression, freedom of association, and a free media. Further documentation and research using the World Governance Indicators (WGI) is available at www.worldbank.org/wbi/governance.