Sierra Leone Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Sierra Leone's voice and accountability was -0.30 in 2025, ranked 120th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Sierra Leone's voice and accountability stood at -0.30 in 2025, a decline of +0.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.30 by 2025. Sierra Leone ranked 120th globally.
Sierra Leone's Voice and Accountability rating, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has shown a mixed trend over the past 26 years. The country's score reached an all-time low of -1.34 in 2000, a period marked by the devastating effects of the civil war. However, Sierra Leone has made significant progress since then, with the score improving to -0.07 in 2021, a year in which the government implemented various reforms aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability. Unfortunately, the rating has declined in recent years, with the latest score standing at -0.30, ranking the country #120 globally. This is comparable to Mexico's score of -0.20, but higher than Sri Lanka's score of -0.31. To reverse this trend, Sierra Leone would need to continue strengthening its institutions and addressing corruption, which would require sustained efforts from the government and its citizens.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.34 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.30 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.30 | −0.00 | #120 |
| 2023 | -0.30 | −0.15 | #122 |
| 2022 | -0.15 | −0.08 | #118 |
| 2021 | -0.07 | +0.03 | #110 |
| 2020 | -0.09 | +0.04 | #117 |
| 2019 | -0.13 | +0.05 | #120 |
| 2018 | -0.18 | +0.01 | #123 |
| 2017 | -0.19 | +0.00 | #119 |
| 2016 | -0.20 | +0.07 | #120 |
| 2015 | -0.27 | +0.02 | #125 |
| 2014 | -0.29 | +0.06 | #123 |
| 2013 | -0.34 | −0.02 | #129 |
| 2012 | -0.32 | −0.12 | #128 |
| 2011 | -0.20 | −0.05 | #120 |
| 2010 | -0.16 | +0.08 | #117 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sierra Leone matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw voice and accountability improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sierra Leone's voice and accountability was -0.30 in 2025. Ranked 120th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year.
Sierra Leone's voice and accountability peaked at -0.07 in 2021.
The lowest voice and accountability in Sierra Leone was -1.34 in 2000.
Sierra Leone ranks 120th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Sierra Leone's voice and accountability is projected to reach -0.30 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Sierra Leone in 2025 was -0.30. This ranks 120th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_voice-accountability,
title = {Sierra Leone Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}