Mali Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Mali's voice and accountability was -1.31 in 2025, ranked 174th globally. This represents a 29.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Mali's voice and accountability stood at -1.31 in 2025, a decline of +0.30 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.31 by 2025. Mali ranked 174th globally.
Mali's Voice and Accountability score has fluctuated significantly since 1996, when the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) first started tracking the country. The all-time peak of 0.34 in 2003 was followed by a decline, with the score reaching its all-time trough of -1.31 in 2025, ranking Mali 174th globally. This downward trajectory is concerning, especially when compared to peer countries such as the Central African Republic, which has a score of -1.24. The sharp decline in Mali's Voice and Accountability score over the years may be attributed to various factors, including governance issues and weak institutional frameworks. The latest score of -1.31 underscores the need for reforms to strengthen accountability and transparency in the country. A sustained commitment to democratic governance and the rule of law could help reverse this trend and improve Mali's governance indicators.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.44 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.31 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.31 | −0.30 | #174 |
| 2023 | -1.01 | −0.09 | #159 |
| 2022 | -0.92 | −0.12 | #154 |
| 2021 | -0.80 | −0.04 | #149 |
| 2020 | -0.76 | −0.32 | #146 |
| 2019 | -0.44 | −0.11 | #133 |
| 2018 | -0.33 | −0.12 | #128 |
| 2017 | -0.21 | −0.03 | #123 |
| 2016 | -0.18 | +0.02 | #119 |
| 2015 | -0.20 | −0.04 | #119 |
| 2014 | -0.16 | +0.12 | #115 |
| 2013 | -0.28 | +0.21 | #125 |
| 2012 | -0.50 | −0.66 | #138 |
| 2011 | 0.17 | +0.01 | #90 |
| 2010 | 0.16 | +0.09 | #91 |
Analysis
Mali's voice and accountability was -1.31 in 2025, a decline of −0.30 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated -1.31 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mali's voice and accountability was -1.31 in 2025. Ranked 174th globally. This represents a 29.2% decrease from the previous year.
Mali's voice and accountability peaked at 0.34 in 2003.
The lowest voice and accountability in Mali was -1.31 in 2025.
Mali ranks 174th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Mali's voice and accountability is projected to reach -1.31 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Mali in 2025 was -1.31. This ranks 174th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mali_voice-accountability,
title = {Mali Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mali/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}