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Saudi Arabia Voice and Accountability

Voice and Accountability  VA.EST

-1.31 +0.11 (+7.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #175 Global Peak -1.31 (2025) Source World Bank WGI

Saudi Arabia Voice and Accountability (1996–2025)

Overview

Saudi Arabia's voice and accountability stood at -1.31 in 2025, a rise of +0.11 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.31 by 2025. Saudi Arabia ranked 175th globally.

Data & projection

Year Voice and Accountability YoY change Rank
2026* trend -1.25 - -
2025* trend -1.31 - -
2025 -1.31 +0.11 #175
2023 -1.42 +0.07 #182
2022 -1.48 +0.12 #186
2021 -1.60 +0.01 #189
2020 -1.61 +0.05 #190
2019 -1.66 +0.03 #190
2018 -1.69 −0.00 #189
2017 -1.69 +0.04 #187
2016 -1.73 +0.12 #189
2015 -1.84 +0.04 #192
2014 -1.88 −0.01 #193
2013 -1.88 −0.01 #197
2012 -1.87 +0.04 #197
2011 -1.91 −0.12 #198
2010 -1.79 +0.03 #194
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 +21.1% GDP growth 5.8% C/A balance 22.8%
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

Saudi Arabia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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 Saudi Arabia's voice and accountability?

Saudi Arabia's voice and accountability was -1.31 in 2025. Ranked 175th globally. This represents a 7.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest voice and accountability in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia's voice and accountability peaked at -1.31 in 2025.

What was the lowest voice and accountability in Saudi Arabia?

The lowest voice and accountability in Saudi Arabia was -1.91 in 2011.

How does Saudi Arabia rank in voice and accountability?

Saudi Arabia ranks 175th 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 Saudi Arabia in 2025?

Saudi Arabia's voice and accountability is projected to reach -1.31 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the voice and accountability of Saudi Arabia in 2025?

The voice and accountability of Saudi Arabia in 2025 was -1.31. This ranks 175th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_saudi-arabia_voice-accountability, title = {Saudi Arabia Voice and Accountability}, url = {https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/voice-accountability}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }