Voice and Accountability: Percentile Rank, Upper Bound of 90% Confidence Interval

This indicator evaluates the degree to which citizens in a country can engage in democratic processes, express their opinions freely, associate without barriers, and access an independent media landscape. The percentile rank serves as a comparative measure, positioning each country relative to its peers in the survey, with scores ranging from 0, indicating minimal voice and accountability, to 100, representing maximum capability and rights. This specific ranking reflects an upper bound of the 90% confidence interval, providing a statistical assurance around the governance measurement while accommodating shifts in the global political landscape over time. Such an approach not only highlights a country's performance but also offers insights into the potential variability of the governance environment, enhancing the understanding of civil liberties in a comparative context. Source: