Saudi Arabia Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Saudi Arabia's voice and accountability was -1.31 in 2025, ranked 175th globally. This represents a 7.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
Saudi Arabia's Voice and Accountability score, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has exhibited a mixed trend over the past 26 years. The country's score has fluctuated between -1.50 in 1996 and a recent low of -1.91 in 2011, before recovering to its current standing of -1.31. This improvement indicates a slight enhancement in governance and accountability, though it remains below the global average. Notably, Saudi Arabia's score is comparable to its peer country Mali, which shares a similar ranking of -1.31. Despite this moderate progress, significant challenges persist in areas such as transparency and the rule of law. To reverse the current trajectory and propel Saudi Arabia's Voice and Accountability score upward, the government would need to address these underlying issues through meaningful reforms and increased citizen participation.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Saudi Arabia's voice and accountability was -1.31 in 2025. Ranked 175th globally. This represents a 7.5% increase from the previous year.
Saudi Arabia's voice and accountability peaked at -1.31 in 2025.
The lowest voice and accountability in Saudi Arabia was -1.91 in 2011.
Saudi Arabia ranks 175th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Saudi Arabia's voice and accountability is projected to reach -1.31 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Saudi Arabia in 2025 was -1.31. This ranks 175th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_saudi-arabia_voice-accountability,
title = {Saudi Arabia Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}