| Current Rank | Country | Value | Latest Reading | Previous Rank | Previous Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Israel | 0.66 | 2020 | 1 | 0.66 |
| 2 | Lebanon | -0.56 | 2020 | 2 | -0.52 |
| 3 | Kuwait | -0.68 | 2020 | 3 | -0.66 |
| 4 | Jordan | -0.75 | 2020 | 4 | -0.69 |
| 5 | Turkey | -0.86 | 2020 | 5 | -0.83 |
| 6 | Iraq | -0.96 | 2019 | 6 | -1 |
| 7 | Afghanistan | -1.08 | 2020 | 7 | -1.01 |
| 8 ↑ | Oman | -1.15 | 2020 | 9 | -1.15 |
| 9 ↓ | United Arab Emirates | -1.18 | 2020 | 8 | -1.14 |
| 10 | Qatar | -1.29 | 2020 | 10 | -1.31 |
| 11 ↑ | Bahrain | -1.46 | 2020 | 12 | -1.43 |
| 12 ↓ | Iran | -1.48 | 2020 | 11 | -1.39 |
| 13 | Saudi Arabia | -1.61 | 2020 | 13 | -1.66 |
| 14 | Yemen | -1.77 | 2020 | 14 | -1.78 |
| 15 | Syria | -1.93 | 2020 | 15 | -1.99 |
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.
