Mauritania Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Mauritania's voice and accountability was -0.60 in 2025, ranked 133rd globally. This represents a 8.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
Mauritania’s Voice and Accountability score, which measures citizens’ ability to participate in political processes and enjoy basic freedoms, has slipped to –0.60 in 2025, placing the country 133rd globally. The indicator began at its highest point of –0.57 in 1996 and fell to a historic low of –1.13 in 2004, after which it has hovered in the negative range for the 26‑year series. Compared with regional peers, Mauritania’s score is slightly worse than Tunisia’s –0.56 and similar to Brunei Darussalam’s –0.61, suggesting that constraints on expression and institutional responsiveness remain entrenched relative to neighboring states. The persistent decline since the early 2000s reflects limited progress in electoral integrity, media freedom, and civil society engagement, factors that continue to suppress the country’s democratic environment. If reforms that strengthen independent oversight, protect journalists and broaden political participation are implemented, the downward trajectory could be reversed and the score may begin to improve in the coming years.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Mauritania's voice and accountability was -0.60 in 2025. Ranked 133rd globally. This represents a 8.1% increase from the previous year.
Mauritania's voice and accountability peaked at -0.57 in 1996.
The lowest voice and accountability in Mauritania was -1.13 in 2004.
Mauritania ranks 133rd globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Mauritania's voice and accountability is projected to reach -0.60 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Mauritania in 2025 was -0.60. This ranks 133rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritania_voice-accountability,
title = {Mauritania Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritania/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}