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Myanmar Voice and Accountability

Voice and Accountability  VA.EST

-2.56 −0.72 (-38.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #201 Global Peak -0.80 (2016) Source World Bank WGI

Myanmar Voice and Accountability (1996–2025)

Overview

Myanmar's voice and accountability stood at -2.56 in 2025, a decline of +0.72 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -2.56 by 2025. Myanmar ranked 201st globally.

Data & projection

Year Voice and Accountability YoY change Rank
2026* trend -2.84 - -
2025* trend -2.56 - -
2025 -2.56 −0.72 #201
2023 -1.84 −0.03 #194
2022 -1.81 −0.15 #197
2021 -1.66 −0.72 #191
2020 -0.94 −0.08 #157
2019 -0.86 +0.04 #155
2018 -0.90 −0.04 #154
2017 -0.86 −0.07 #153
2016 -0.80 +0.42 #152
2015 -1.22 +0.12 #171
2014 -1.34 +0.12 #179
2013 -1.46 +0.16 #186
2012 -1.62 +0.23 #192
2011 -1.85 +0.22 #196
2010 -2.07 +0.11 #199
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 +40.4% GDP growth 10.6% C/A balance 2.7%
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

Myanmar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2009. 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 Myanmar's voice and accountability?

Myanmar's voice and accountability was -2.56 in 2025. Ranked 201st globally. This represents a 38.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest voice and accountability in Myanmar?

Myanmar's voice and accountability peaked at -0.80 in 2016.

What was the lowest voice and accountability in Myanmar?

The lowest voice and accountability in Myanmar was -2.56 in 2025.

How does Myanmar rank in voice and accountability?

Myanmar ranks 201st 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 Myanmar in 2025?

Myanmar's voice and accountability is projected to reach -2.56 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the voice and accountability of Myanmar in 2025?

The voice and accountability of Myanmar in 2025 was -2.56. This ranks 201st in the world.

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