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Pakistan Voice and Accountability

Voice and Accountability  VA.EST

-0.95 +0.01 (+0.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #158 Global Peak -0.54 (1998) Source World Bank WGI

Pakistan Voice and Accountability (1996–2025)

Overview

Pakistan's voice and accountability stood at -0.95 in 2025, a rise of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.95 by 2025. Pakistan ranked 158th globally.

Data & projection

Year Voice and Accountability YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.97 - -
2025* trend -0.95 - -
2025 -0.95 +0.01 #158
2023 -0.96 −0.10 #154
2022 -0.86 −0.02 #152
2021 -0.84 +0.04 #151
2020 -0.88 −0.01 #154
2019 -0.86 −0.05 #156
2018 -0.81 −0.12 #150
2017 -0.69 +0.01 #144
2016 -0.70 +0.02 #145
2015 -0.72 −0.01 #146
2014 -0.72 +0.08 #146
2013 -0.80 +0.04 #151
2012 -0.84 −0.01 #152
2011 -0.83 −0.03 #150
2010 -0.80 +0.06 #146
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 +34.1% GDP growth 3.0% C/A balance 0.1%
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

Pakistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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 Pakistan's voice and accountability?

Pakistan's voice and accountability was -0.95 in 2025. Ranked 158th globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest voice and accountability in Pakistan?

Pakistan's voice and accountability peaked at -0.54 in 1998.

What was the lowest voice and accountability in Pakistan?

The lowest voice and accountability in Pakistan was -1.22 in 2000.

How does Pakistan rank in voice and accountability?

Pakistan ranks 158th 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 Pakistan in 2025?

Pakistan's voice and accountability is projected to reach -0.95 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the voice and accountability of Pakistan in 2025?

The voice and accountability of Pakistan in 2025 was -0.95. This ranks 158th in the world.

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