Bosnia and Herzegovina Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Bosnia and Herzegovina's voice and accountability was -0.37 in 2025, ranked 126th globally. This represents a 14.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's voice and accountability stood at -0.37 in 2025, a decline of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.37 by 2025. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 126th globally.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Voice and Accountability score has slipped to –0.37 in 2025, placing the country 126th in the global ranking and marking an all‑time trough after 26 years of measurement. The indicator, which reflects citizens’ perceptions of the extent to which they can express themselves and hold public officials to account, peaked at 0.21 in 2005 before entering a prolonged decline. Compared with peers, Bosnia and Herzegovina now registers a lower score than Madagascar (–0.36) and a slightly better rating than Honduras (–0.40), underscoring its relative weakness in fostering open dialogue and responsive governance in the region. The downward trajectory since the mid‑2000s suggests that reforms aimed at strengthening civil liberties, protecting media independence and enhancing judicial oversight could be pivotal in reversing the current trend and improving the country’s standing in future assessments.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.38 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.37 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.37 | −0.05 | #126 |
| 2023 | -0.32 | +0.01 | #123 |
| 2022 | -0.32 | −0.01 | #125 |
| 2021 | -0.32 | +0.01 | #128 |
| 2020 | -0.32 | −0.08 | #128 |
| 2019 | -0.24 | +0.02 | #125 |
| 2018 | -0.26 | −0.05 | #126 |
| 2017 | -0.21 | −0.07 | #122 |
| 2016 | -0.13 | −0.03 | #116 |
| 2015 | -0.10 | −0.03 | #113 |
| 2014 | -0.07 | +0.05 | #107 |
| 2013 | -0.12 | −0.02 | #114 |
| 2012 | -0.10 | +0.06 | #111 |
| 2011 | -0.16 | −0.08 | #116 |
| 2010 | -0.08 | −0.09 | #110 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw voice and accountability improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bosnia and Herzegovina's voice and accountability was -0.37 in 2025. Ranked 126th globally. This represents a 14.8% decrease from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's voice and accountability peaked at 0.21 in 2005.
The lowest voice and accountability in Bosnia and Herzegovina was -0.37 in 2025.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 126th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's voice and accountability is projected to reach -0.37 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was -0.37. This ranks 126th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bosnia-and-herzegovina_voice-accountability,
title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}