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Brunei Darussalam Voice and Accountability

Voice and Accountability  VA.EST

-0.61 +0.11 (+15.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #134 Global Peak -0.51 (2013) Source World Bank WGI

Brunei Darussalam Voice and Accountability (1996–2025)

Overview

Brunei Darussalam's voice and accountability stood at -0.61 in 2025, a rise of +0.11 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.61 by 2025. Brunei Darussalam ranked 134th globally.

Data & projection

Year Voice and Accountability YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.55 - -
2025* trend -0.61 - -
2025 -0.61 +0.11 #134
2023 -0.72 +0.10 #142
2022 -0.82 +0.03 #150
2021 -0.85 +0.08 #152
2020 -0.93 +0.04 #156
2019 -0.97 −0.11 #158
2018 -0.86 +0.09 #152
2017 -0.95 −0.05 #155
2016 -0.90 −0.15 #154
2015 -0.75 −0.13 #148
2014 -0.63 −0.12 #142
2013 -0.51 +0.00 #139
2012 -0.51 +0.10 #139
2011 -0.61 +0.04 #143
2010 -0.65 +0.08 #141
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 +25.4% GDP growth 3.9% C/A balance 6.6%
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

Brunei Darussalam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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 Brunei Darussalam's voice and accountability?

Brunei Darussalam's voice and accountability was -0.61 in 2025. Ranked 134th globally. This represents a 15.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest voice and accountability in Brunei Darussalam?

Brunei Darussalam's voice and accountability peaked at -0.51 in 2013.

What was the lowest voice and accountability in Brunei Darussalam?

The lowest voice and accountability in Brunei Darussalam was -1.10 in 2006.

How does Brunei Darussalam rank in voice and accountability?

Brunei Darussalam ranks 134th 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 Brunei Darussalam in 2025?

Brunei Darussalam's voice and accountability is projected to reach -0.61 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the voice and accountability of Brunei Darussalam in 2025?

The voice and accountability of Brunei Darussalam in 2025 was -0.61. This ranks 134th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_brunei-darussalam_voice-accountability, title = {Brunei Darussalam Voice and Accountability}, url = {https://historysaid.com/brunei-darussalam/voice-accountability}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }