Singapore Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Singapore's voice and accountability was 0.04 in 2025, ranked 106th globally. This represents a 153.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Singapore's voice and accountability stood at 0.04 in 2025, a rise of +0.10 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.04 by 2025. Singapore ranked 106th globally.
Singapore's Voice and Accountability indicator, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), has exhibited a mixed trend over the past 26 years. The country initially peaked at 0.14 in 1996, but subsequently experienced a decline, reaching an all-time trough of -0.39 in 2006. Although Singapore has since rebounded, its current score of 0.04, ranking it #106 globally, is comparable to Nepal's 0.04 and Fiji's 0.04. This relatively low ranking is a departure from the country's historical performance, particularly in comparison to its 1996 peak. The recent stabilization of Singapore's Voice and Accountability score suggests a gradual improvement in the country's governance, but a sustained effort is needed to address the underlying issues that have contributed to this trend. A significant improvement in this indicator would likely require more robust civic engagement and transparency in governance, which could, in turn, have a positive impact on other aspects of Singapore's economic and social development.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.08 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.04 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.04 | +0.10 | #106 |
| 2023 | -0.07 | −0.01 | #112 |
| 2022 | -0.06 | +0.08 | #113 |
| 2021 | -0.14 | +0.06 | #119 |
| 2020 | -0.20 | +0.00 | #124 |
| 2019 | -0.21 | −0.13 | #122 |
| 2018 | -0.08 | +0.09 | #116 |
| 2017 | -0.17 | −0.02 | #117 |
| 2016 | -0.15 | +0.01 | #118 |
| 2015 | -0.16 | −0.06 | #117 |
| 2014 | -0.10 | −0.14 | #108 |
| 2013 | 0.04 | −0.02 | #99 |
| 2012 | 0.05 | +0.16 | #97 |
| 2011 | -0.10 | +0.11 | #111 |
| 2010 | -0.21 | +0.03 | #121 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Singapore matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Singapore's voice and accountability was 0.04 in 2025. Ranked 106th globally. This represents a 153.5% increase from the previous year.
Singapore's voice and accountability peaked at 0.14 in 1996.
The lowest voice and accountability in Singapore was -0.39 in 2006.
Singapore ranks 106th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Singapore's voice and accountability is projected to reach 0.04 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Singapore in 2025 was 0.04. This ranks 106th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_singapore_voice-accountability,
title = {Singapore Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/singapore/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}