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Lesotho Voice and Accountability

Voice and Accountability  VA.EST

0.06 +0.03 (+112.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #103 Global Peak 0.18 (2006) Source World Bank WGI

Lesotho Voice and Accountability (1996–2025)

Overview

Lesotho's voice and accountability stood at 0.06 in 2025, a rise of +0.03 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.06 by 2025. Lesotho ranked 103rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Voice and Accountability YoY change Rank
2026* trend 0.08 - -
2025* trend 0.06 - -
2025 0.06 +0.03 #103
2023 0.03 −0.02 #104
2022 0.05 +0.07 #100
2021 -0.01 −0.01 #107
2020 0.00 +0.01 #108
2019 -0.01 −0.02 #110
2018 0.01 +0.02 #105
2017 -0.01 +0.01 #107
2016 -0.01 −0.13 #105
2015 0.11 −0.05 #99
2014 0.16 +0.04 #92
2013 0.12 +0.05 #91
2012 0.07 +0.16 #94
2011 -0.09 +0.01 #110
2010 -0.10 −0.02 #113
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 +18.0% GDP growth 2.9% C/A balance 3.9%
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

Lesotho matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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 Lesotho's voice and accountability?

Lesotho's voice and accountability was 0.06 in 2025. Ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 112.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest voice and accountability in Lesotho?

Lesotho's voice and accountability peaked at 0.18 in 2006.

What was the lowest voice and accountability in Lesotho?

The lowest voice and accountability in Lesotho was -0.48 in 1996.

How does Lesotho rank in voice and accountability?

Lesotho ranks 103rd 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 Lesotho in 2025?

Lesotho's voice and accountability is projected to reach 0.06 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the voice and accountability of Lesotho in 2025?

The voice and accountability of Lesotho in 2025 was 0.06. This ranks 103rd in the world.

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