Mozambique Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Mozambique's voice and accountability was -0.62 in 2025, ranked 137th globally. This represents a 4.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Mozambique's voice and accountability stood at -0.62 in 2025, a decline of +0.03 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.62 by 2025. Mozambique ranked 137th globally.
Mozambique’s Voice and Accountability score on the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators has slipped to –0.62 in 2025, placing it 137th globally and tying it with Kuwait, while Nigeria records –0.66 and Tanzania –0.61. The index, which measures citizens’ ability to participate in political processes and enjoy fundamental freedoms, fell from a modest peak of 0.01 in 2005 to its all‑time trough of –0.62 in the current year, marking a decline of 0.63 points over 20 years. The earliest available observation in 1996 stood at –0.28, indicating that the country has moved from a relatively less restrictive environment to one of the lowest scores among the 26‑year series. This downward trajectory reflects persistent challenges in media freedom, civil society engagement and electoral integrity, despite occasional reforms. Sustained improvements in legislative transparency, judicial independence and protection of dissenting voices would be required to reverse the current trend and lift Mozambique’s governance rating.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.63 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.62 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.62 | −0.03 | #137 |
| 2023 | -0.59 | −0.01 | #136 |
| 2022 | -0.59 | +0.02 | #136 |
| 2021 | -0.61 | −0.01 | #138 |
| 2020 | -0.60 | −0.05 | #139 |
| 2019 | -0.54 | −0.06 | #139 |
| 2018 | -0.48 | −0.06 | #135 |
| 2017 | -0.42 | −0.00 | #132 |
| 2016 | -0.42 | −0.15 | #132 |
| 2015 | -0.27 | −0.02 | #124 |
| 2014 | -0.25 | +0.01 | #121 |
| 2013 | -0.26 | −0.06 | #123 |
| 2012 | -0.20 | +0.00 | #116 |
| 2011 | -0.20 | −0.08 | #119 |
| 2010 | -0.12 | −0.01 | #114 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mozambique matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw voice and accountability improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mozambique's voice and accountability was -0.62 in 2025. Ranked 137th globally. This represents a 4.6% decrease from the previous year.
Mozambique's voice and accountability peaked at 0.01 in 2005.
The lowest voice and accountability in Mozambique was -0.62 in 2025.
Mozambique ranks 137th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Mozambique's voice and accountability is projected to reach -0.62 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Mozambique in 2025 was -0.62. This ranks 137th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mozambique_voice-accountability,
title = {Mozambique Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mozambique/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}