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Gabon Voice and Accountability

Voice and Accountability  VA.EST

-0.81 +0.11 (+12.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #148 Global Peak -0.32 (1996) Source World Bank WGI

Gabon Voice and Accountability (1996–2025)

Overview

Gabon's voice and accountability stood at -0.81 in 2025, a rise of +0.11 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.81 by 2025. Gabon ranked 148th globally.

Data & projection

Year Voice and Accountability YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.77 - -
2025* trend -0.81 - -
2025 -0.81 +0.11 #148
2023 -0.92 −0.04 #152
2022 -0.88 +0.01 #153
2021 -0.89 +0.09 #155
2020 -0.98 +0.06 #158
2019 -1.04 −0.08 #161
2018 -0.96 +0.10 #157
2017 -1.06 −0.09 #161
2016 -0.97 −0.07 #155
2015 -0.89 −0.03 #154
2014 -0.87 −0.00 #153
2013 -0.86 +0.00 #153
2012 -0.86 +0.04 #153
2011 -0.91 −0.04 #157
2010 -0.87 +0.11 #152
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 +27.7% GDP growth 5.6% C/A balance 8.3%
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

Gabon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. 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 Gabon's voice and accountability?

Gabon's voice and accountability was -0.81 in 2025. Ranked 148th globally. This represents a 12.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest voice and accountability in Gabon?

Gabon's voice and accountability peaked at -0.32 in 1996.

What was the lowest voice and accountability in Gabon?

The lowest voice and accountability in Gabon was -1.06 in 2017.

How does Gabon rank in voice and accountability?

Gabon ranks 148th 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 Gabon in 2025?

Gabon's voice and accountability is projected to reach -0.81 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the voice and accountability of Gabon in 2025?

The voice and accountability of Gabon in 2025 was -0.81. This ranks 148th in the world.

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