Bangladesh Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Bangladesh's voice and accountability was -0.76 in 2025, ranked 144th globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
Bangladesh's Voice and Accountability score, as per the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has fluctuated significantly over the past 26 years. Starting at -0.06 in 1996, the country witnessed its lowest score of -0.77 in 2021, indicating a decline in governance and accountability. In contrast, the score reached a peak of -0.06 in 1996. Compared to its peer countries, Bangladesh ranks closely behind Rwanda, which scored -0.78. As of 2025, Bangladesh's Voice and Accountability score stands at -0.76. The country's ranking in this area has been relatively stable in recent years, but ongoing concerns about corruption and governance may pose challenges to its development trajectory. A sustained commitment to institutional reforms and improved transparency could potentially alter this trend, potentially leading to an upward shift in Bangladesh's Voice and Accountability score in the coming years.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Bangladesh's voice and accountability was -0.76 in 2025. Ranked 144th globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from the previous year.
Bangladesh's voice and accountability peaked at -0.06 in 1996.
The lowest voice and accountability in Bangladesh was -0.77 in 2021.
Bangladesh ranks 144th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Bangladesh's voice and accountability is projected to reach -0.76 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Bangladesh in 2025 was -0.76. This ranks 144th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_voice-accountability,
title = {Bangladesh Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}