Myanmar Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Myanmar's voice and accountability was -2.56 in 2025, ranked 201st globally. This represents a 38.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
Myanmar’s Voice and Accountability score has fallen sharply over the 26‑year coverage period, sinking from –1.89 in 1996 to a trough of –2.56 in 2025, the lowest value recorded since the World Bank began tracking the indicator. The all‑time peak of –0.80 in 2016 marked a brief improvement during a period of limited political opening, but the subsequent reversal has erased those gains. By 2025 Myanmar ranks 201st globally, trailing peers such as Afghanistan (–2.40) and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (–1.85), which underscores the depth of its governance challenges. The persistent decline reflects tightened state control over media, civil society and electoral processes, especially after the 2021 military coup. If reforms that expand media freedom, strengthen independent institutions and protect civic participation are implemented, the downward trajectory could be halted and the score may begin to recover in the coming years.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Myanmar's voice and accountability was -2.56 in 2025. Ranked 201st globally. This represents a 38.8% decrease from the previous year.
Myanmar's voice and accountability peaked at -0.80 in 2016.
The lowest voice and accountability in Myanmar was -2.56 in 2025.
Myanmar ranks 201st globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Myanmar's voice and accountability is projected to reach -2.56 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Myanmar in 2025 was -2.56. This ranks 201st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_myanmar_voice-accountability,
title = {Myanmar Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/myanmar/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}