Tanzania: Voice and accountability

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 Tanzania

Voice and accountability index (-2.5 weak; 2.5 strong)

 Latest value -0.53
 Year 2023
 Measure points
 Data availability 1996 - 2023
 Average -0.36
 Min - Max -0.74 - -0.13
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2023 is -0.53 points, an increase from -0.65 points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is -0.03 points, based on data from 192 countries. Historically, the average for Tanzania from 1996 to 2023 is -0.36 points. The minimum value, -0.74 points, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of -0.13 points was recorded in 2010. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Tanzania - Voice and accountability - Recent values chart

Historical series
Tanzania - Voice and accountability - historical chart - 1996-2023




Definition: The index for Voice and Accountability captures perceptions of the extent to which the citizens are able to participate in selecting their government, as well as freedom of expression, freedom of association, and a free media.

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 Political stability -0.05 2023 points
 Corruption perceptions - Transparency International 40 2023 points
 Political rights 5 2024 points
 Civil liberties 5 2024 points
 Competitiveness 48.20 2019 points
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 Shadow economy 38.91 2015 percent
 Informal economy, MIMIC method 52.20 2020 percent
 Informal economy, DGE method 40.70 2020 percent
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