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Mauritania Voice and Accountability

Voice and Accountability  VA.EST

-0.60 +0.05 (+8.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #133 Global Peak -0.57 (1996) Source World Bank WGI

Mauritania Voice and Accountability (1996–2025)

Overview

Mauritania's voice and accountability stood at -0.60 in 2025, a rise of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.60 by 2025. Mauritania ranked 133rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Voice and Accountability YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.56 - -
2025* trend -0.60 - -
2025 -0.60 +0.05 #133
2023 -0.66 +0.07 #139
2022 -0.73 +0.04 #144
2021 -0.77 +0.05 #144
2020 -0.83 −0.03 #151
2019 -0.80 +0.07 #152
2018 -0.87 −0.07 #153
2017 -0.80 −0.03 #152
2016 -0.77 +0.11 #151
2015 -0.89 +0.01 #153
2014 -0.90 +0.06 #156
2013 -0.96 −0.05 #159
2012 -0.91 +0.02 #158
2011 -0.93 −0.02 #159
2010 -0.91 +0.02 #155
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 +176.4% GDP growth 18.3% C/A balance 3.7%
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

Mauritania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. 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 Mauritania's voice and accountability?

Mauritania's voice and accountability was -0.60 in 2025. Ranked 133rd globally. This represents a 8.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest voice and accountability in Mauritania?

Mauritania's voice and accountability peaked at -0.57 in 1996.

What was the lowest voice and accountability in Mauritania?

The lowest voice and accountability in Mauritania was -1.13 in 2004.

How does Mauritania rank in voice and accountability?

Mauritania ranks 133rd 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 Mauritania in 2025?

Mauritania's voice and accountability is projected to reach -0.60 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the voice and accountability of Mauritania in 2025?

The voice and accountability of Mauritania in 2025 was -0.60. This ranks 133rd in the world.

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