Brunei Darussalam Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Brunei Darussalam's voice and accountability was -0.61 in 2025, ranked 134th globally. This represents a 15.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
Brunei Darussalam's Voice and Accountability index, a key component of the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has exhibited a mixed trend over the past 26 years. Despite reaching a peak of -0.51 in 2013, the country's score has declined to -0.61 in 2025, ranking 134 globally. This downward trajectory is reminiscent of other countries with similar rankings, such as Mauritania, which scored -0.60 in 2025. The all-time trough of -1.10 in 2006 serves as a stark reminder of the country's governance challenges. Brunei Darussalam's score has been relatively stable since 1996, when it was -0.65, indicating a long-term trend of modest improvement. However, the recent decline suggests that the country may be facing new challenges to its governance and accountability. A significant improvement in the country's score would likely require efforts to increase transparency and citizen participation in the decision-making process.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Brunei Darussalam's voice and accountability was -0.61 in 2025. Ranked 134th globally. This represents a 15.0% increase from the previous year.
Brunei Darussalam's voice and accountability peaked at -0.51 in 2013.
The lowest voice and accountability in Brunei Darussalam was -1.10 in 2006.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 134th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Brunei Darussalam's voice and accountability is projected to reach -0.61 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Brunei Darussalam in 2025 was -0.61. This ranks 134th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brunei-darussalam_voice-accountability,
title = {Brunei Darussalam Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brunei-darussalam/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}