Nepal Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Nepal's voice and accountability was 0.04 in 2025, ranked 105th globally. This represents a 275.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Nepal's voice and accountability stood at 0.04 in 2025, a rise of +0.06 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.04 by 2025. Nepal ranked 105th globally.
Nepal’s Voice and Accountability score, a World Bank governance indicator that gauges citizens’ ability to express opinions and hold authorities to account, stands at 0.04 in 2025, placing the country 105th worldwide. This figure matches the all‑time peak recorded in the same year, reflecting a modest improvement from the earliest available reading of –0.06 in 1996 but remaining far above the deep trough of –1.15 reached in 2005. Over the 26‑year coverage period, Nepal has narrowed the gap with peers such as Fiji (0.04) and Singapore (0.04), yet it lags behind higher‑scoring neighbours like Lesotho (0.06) and Maldives (0.03). The modest upward shift suggests gradual institutional strengthening, though the persistence of low absolute scores indicates that further enhancements in civil liberties, media freedom and participatory mechanisms are needed. Continued reforms and broader civic engagement could accelerate progress and lift Nepal’s Voice and Accountability trajectory in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.07 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.04 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.04 | +0.06 | #105 |
| 2023 | -0.02 | +0.02 | #107 |
| 2022 | -0.04 | +0.04 | #110 |
| 2021 | -0.09 | −0.00 | #114 |
| 2020 | -0.09 | +0.06 | #115 |
| 2019 | -0.15 | −0.02 | #121 |
| 2018 | -0.13 | +0.07 | #120 |
| 2017 | -0.20 | +0.05 | #120 |
| 2016 | -0.25 | +0.16 | #124 |
| 2015 | -0.42 | +0.01 | #136 |
| 2014 | -0.43 | +0.10 | #134 |
| 2013 | -0.53 | +0.11 | #140 |
| 2012 | -0.64 | −0.20 | #145 |
| 2011 | -0.45 | +0.00 | #136 |
| 2010 | -0.45 | −0.01 | #133 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw voice and accountability improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal's voice and accountability was 0.04 in 2025. Ranked 105th globally. This represents a 275.2% increase from the previous year.
Nepal's voice and accountability peaked at 0.04 in 2025.
The lowest voice and accountability in Nepal was -1.15 in 2005.
Nepal ranks 105th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Nepal's voice and accountability is projected to reach 0.04 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Nepal in 2025 was 0.04. This ranks 105th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nepal_voice-accountability,
title = {Nepal Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}