Oman Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Oman's voice and accountability was -1.01 in 2025, ranked 159th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Oman's voice and accountability stood at -1.01 in 2025, a decline of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.01 by 2025. Oman ranked 159th globally.
Oman's Voice and Accountability score, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), has shown a decline over the years, with a latest score of -1.01, ranking 159 globally. The country's all-time peak score of -0.66 was achieved in 2004, while the all-time trough of -1.19 was reached in 2021. Compared to its peers, Oman's current score is slightly better than Pakistan's -0.95 and Cameroon's -1.02, but slightly worse than Iraq's -0.94 and Zimbabwe's -1.06. The score indicates a decrease in citizens' trust in government institutions and accountability mechanisms. This decline may be attributed to various factors, including governance practices and institutional weaknesses. To reverse this trend, Oman would need to implement significant reforms aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability, such as strengthening its anti-corruption efforts and promoting citizen participation in decision-making processes.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.98 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.01 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.01 | −0.01 | #159 |
| 2023 | -1.00 | +0.14 | #158 |
| 2022 | -1.15 | +0.04 | #166 |
| 2021 | -1.19 | −0.05 | #169 |
| 2020 | -1.14 | +0.01 | #167 |
| 2019 | -1.15 | −0.11 | #167 |
| 2018 | -1.04 | +0.02 | #162 |
| 2017 | -1.06 | −0.01 | #162 |
| 2016 | -1.05 | +0.01 | #161 |
| 2015 | -1.06 | +0.03 | #159 |
| 2014 | -1.09 | −0.05 | #161 |
| 2013 | -1.04 | −0.02 | #167 |
| 2012 | -1.02 | +0.04 | #168 |
| 2011 | -1.06 | −0.02 | #164 |
| 2010 | -1.04 | +0.03 | #165 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Oman matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. 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
Oman's voice and accountability was -1.01 in 2025. Ranked 159th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.
Oman's voice and accountability peaked at -0.66 in 2004.
The lowest voice and accountability in Oman was -1.19 in 2021.
Oman ranks 159th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Oman's voice and accountability is projected to reach -1.01 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Oman in 2025 was -1.01. This ranks 159th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_oman_voice-accountability,
title = {Oman Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/oman/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}