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Eswatini Voice and Accountability

Voice and Accountability  VA.EST

-1.08 +0.08 (+7.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #163 Global Peak -1.08 (2025) Source World Bank WGI

Eswatini Voice and Accountability (1996–2025)

Overview

Eswatini's voice and accountability stood at -1.08 in 2025, a rise of +0.08 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.08 by 2025. Eswatini ranked 163rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Voice and Accountability YoY change Rank
2026* trend -1.04 - -
2025* trend -1.08 - -
2025 -1.08 +0.08 #163
2023 -1.16 +0.06 #166
2022 -1.22 +0.07 #171
2021 -1.29 +0.04 #173
2020 -1.33 +0.01 #175
2019 -1.34 +0.03 #176
2018 -1.37 +0.08 #178
2017 -1.45 −0.02 #181
2016 -1.43 −0.04 #182
2015 -1.39 −0.06 #179
2014 -1.34 −0.07 #178
2013 -1.26 +0.02 #176
2012 -1.28 +0.03 #176
2011 -1.32 +0.01 #178
2010 -1.33 −0.05 #177
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 +23.4% GDP growth 4.1% C/A balance 5.1%
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

Eswatini matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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 Eswatini's voice and accountability?

Eswatini's voice and accountability was -1.08 in 2025. Ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 7.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest voice and accountability in Eswatini?

Eswatini's voice and accountability peaked at -1.08 in 2025.

What was the lowest voice and accountability in Eswatini?

The lowest voice and accountability in Eswatini was -1.53 in 2003.

How does Eswatini rank in voice and accountability?

Eswatini ranks 163rd 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 Eswatini in 2025?

Eswatini's voice and accountability is projected to reach -1.08 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the voice and accountability of Eswatini in 2025?

The voice and accountability of Eswatini in 2025 was -1.08. This ranks 163rd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_eswatini_voice-accountability, title = {Eswatini Voice and Accountability}, url = {https://historysaid.com/eswatini/voice-accountability}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }