Bahrain Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Bahrain's voice and accountability was -1.38 in 2025, ranked 181st globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Bahrain's voice and accountability stood at -1.38 in 2025, a decline of +0.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.38 by 2025. Bahrain ranked 181st globally.
Bahrain's Voice and Accountability score, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has been trending downward over the past two decades. With a current score of -1.38, the country ranks #181 globally, surpassing only a handful of nations including the Russian Federation. Bahrain's Voice and Accountability score has experienced a significant decline since its peak in 2004, when it stood at -0.56. Conversely, the country's lowest score was recorded in 2021, at -1.50. The downward trajectory is also reflected in Bahrain's recent comparison to its peers, with Egypt, Arab Republic of, boasting a slightly more favorable score of -1.39. The persistence of low Voice and Accountability scores in Bahrain suggests a need for continued efforts to strengthen governance and citizen participation. A shift towards more inclusive and transparent decision-making processes could potentially alter this trajectory and improve Bahrain's standing in the World Bank's rankings.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.37 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.38 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.38 | −0.00 | #181 |
| 2023 | -1.38 | +0.04 | #177 |
| 2022 | -1.42 | +0.08 | #181 |
| 2021 | -1.50 | −0.05 | #184 |
| 2020 | -1.45 | −0.02 | #184 |
| 2019 | -1.43 | −0.01 | #181 |
| 2018 | -1.42 | −0.03 | #179 |
| 2017 | -1.39 | −0.02 | #177 |
| 2016 | -1.37 | −0.06 | #178 |
| 2015 | -1.31 | −0.00 | #175 |
| 2014 | -1.31 | +0.01 | #176 |
| 2013 | -1.32 | +0.00 | #177 |
| 2012 | -1.32 | −0.10 | #179 |
| 2011 | -1.22 | −0.25 | #176 |
| 2010 | -0.97 | −0.17 | #161 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bahrain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw voice and accountability improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bahrain's voice and accountability was -1.38 in 2025. Ranked 181st globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Bahrain's voice and accountability peaked at -0.56 in 2004.
The lowest voice and accountability in Bahrain was -1.50 in 2021.
Bahrain ranks 181st globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Bahrain's voice and accountability is projected to reach -1.38 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Bahrain in 2025 was -1.38. This ranks 181st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_voice-accountability,
title = {Bahrain Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}