Belgium Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Belgium's voice and accountability was 1.32 in 2025, ranked 16th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Belgium's voice and accountability stood at 1.32 in 2025, a decline of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.32 by 2025. Belgium ranked 16th globally.
Belgium's Voice and Accountability score, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), displays a nuanced pattern over the past 26 years. Starting with a score of 1.43 in 1996, the country witnessed a moderate increase, peaking at 1.48 in 2003. However, this upward trend was temporarily disrupted during the 2021 trough, where Belgium's score plummeted to 1.27, marking the lowest point since the beginning of the dataset. Since then, Belgium has regained some ground, reaching a score of 1.32 in 2025, placing it 16th globally. This recovery is closely matched by Uruguay, another country with a similar score in 2025. The proximity in scores between these two countries highlights the competitive landscape of Voice and Accountability in the region. A sustained commitment to policy reforms and effective governance would be crucial in further elevating Belgium's Voice and Accountability score, potentially narrowing the gap with its peers such as Austria.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.32 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.32 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.32 | −0.01 | #16 |
| 2023 | 1.33 | +0.03 | #16 |
| 2022 | 1.30 | +0.03 | #16 |
| 2021 | 1.27 | −0.01 | #18 |
| 2020 | 1.28 | −0.03 | #18 |
| 2019 | 1.31 | −0.02 | #13 |
| 2018 | 1.33 | −0.01 | #15 |
| 2017 | 1.34 | −0.04 | #15 |
| 2016 | 1.38 | −0.01 | #10 |
| 2015 | 1.39 | +0.02 | #12 |
| 2014 | 1.37 | −0.01 | #13 |
| 2013 | 1.37 | +0.02 | #16 |
| 2012 | 1.35 | +0.02 | #16 |
| 2011 | 1.33 | −0.04 | #16 |
| 2010 | 1.36 | +0.01 | #13 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belgium 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
Belgium's voice and accountability was 1.32 in 2025. Ranked 16th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.
Belgium's voice and accountability peaked at 1.48 in 2003.
The lowest voice and accountability in Belgium was 1.27 in 2021.
Belgium ranks 16th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Belgium's voice and accountability is projected to reach 1.32 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Belgium in 2025 was 1.32. This ranks 16th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belgium_voice-accountability,
title = {Belgium Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belgium/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}