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Bangladesh Voice and Accountability

Voice and Accountability  VA.EST

-0.76 −0.01 (-1.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #144 Global Peak -0.06 (1996) Source World Bank WGI

Bangladesh Voice and Accountability (1996–2025)

Overview

Bangladesh's voice and accountability stood at -0.76 in 2025, a decline of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.76 by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 144th globally.

Data & projection

Year Voice and Accountability YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.76 - -
2025* trend -0.76 - -
2025 -0.76 −0.01 #144
2023 -0.75 −0.00 #145
2022 -0.75 +0.02 #145
2021 -0.77 −0.01 #145
2020 -0.77 −0.03 #148
2019 -0.74 +0.00 #148
2018 -0.74 −0.13 #146
2017 -0.62 −0.03 #140
2016 -0.58 −0.07 #139
2015 -0.51 −0.04 #140
2014 -0.47 −0.07 #136
2013 -0.41 −0.00 #133
2012 -0.40 −0.09 #133
2011 -0.32 −0.05 #130
2010 -0.27 +0.02 #128
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +32.0% GDP growth 3.4% C/A balance 0.3%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. 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

What is Bangladesh's voice and accountability?

Bangladesh's voice and accountability was -0.76 in 2025. Ranked 144th globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest voice and accountability in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh's voice and accountability peaked at -0.06 in 1996.

What was the lowest voice and accountability in Bangladesh?

The lowest voice and accountability in Bangladesh was -0.77 in 2021.

How does Bangladesh rank in voice and accountability?

Bangladesh ranks 144th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for voice and accountability?

The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.

What is the projected voice and accountability of Bangladesh in 2025?

Bangladesh's voice and accountability is projected to reach -0.76 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the voice and accountability of Bangladesh in 2025?

The voice and accountability of Bangladesh in 2025 was -0.76. This ranks 144th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_voice-accountability, title = {Bangladesh Voice and Accountability}, url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/voice-accountability}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }