Burkina Faso Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Burkina Faso's voice and accountability was -1.08 in 2025, ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 33.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Burkina Faso's voice and accountability stood at -1.08 in 2025, a decline of +0.27 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.08 by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 162nd globally.
Burkina Faso's Voice and Accountability score, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past 26 years, ranging from a high of 0.06 in 2017 to a current low of -1.08 in 2025, ranking 162 globally. This score indicates a substantial decline in the country's accountability and responsiveness to its citizens, mirroring the experiences of some of its regional peers, such as Zimbabwe and Eswatini, which have also struggled with governance issues. Notably, Burkina Faso's score has been on a downward trajectory since its peak in 2017, suggesting a deteriorating environment for citizen participation and government transparency. In comparison, countries with relatively stable or improving Voice and Accountability scores, such as Cameroon, have managed to maintain a slight edge over Burkina Faso. A reversal of this trend could be driven by improvements in democratic institutions, enhanced citizen engagement, and increased transparency in government decision-making processes.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.25 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.08 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.08 | −0.27 | #162 |
| 2023 | -0.81 | −0.13 | #149 |
| 2022 | -0.68 | −0.57 | #141 |
| 2021 | -0.12 | +0.07 | #117 |
| 2020 | -0.19 | +0.02 | #122 |
| 2019 | -0.21 | −0.15 | #123 |
| 2018 | -0.06 | −0.13 | #114 |
| 2017 | 0.06 | +0.05 | #103 |
| 2016 | 0.01 | +0.13 | #103 |
| 2015 | -0.11 | +0.24 | #114 |
| 2014 | -0.35 | −0.10 | #128 |
| 2013 | -0.26 | +0.05 | #122 |
| 2012 | -0.30 | −0.02 | #126 |
| 2011 | -0.28 | −0.03 | #127 |
| 2010 | -0.25 | +0.04 | #126 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burkina Faso matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. 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
Burkina Faso's voice and accountability was -1.08 in 2025. Ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 33.5% decrease from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's voice and accountability peaked at 0.06 in 2017.
The lowest voice and accountability in Burkina Faso was -1.08 in 2025.
Burkina Faso ranks 162nd globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Burkina Faso's voice and accountability is projected to reach -1.08 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Burkina Faso in 2025 was -1.08. This ranks 162nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_voice-accountability,
title = {Burkina Faso Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}