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Sri Lanka Voice and Accountability

Voice and Accountability  VA.EST

-0.31 −0.08 (-34.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #121 Global Peak -0.01 (2018) Source World Bank WGI

Sri Lanka Voice and Accountability (1996–2025)

Overview

Sri Lanka's voice and accountability stood at -0.31 in 2025, a decline of +0.08 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.31 by 2025. Sri Lanka ranked 121st globally.

Data & projection

Year Voice and Accountability YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.36 - -
2025* trend -0.31 - -
2025 -0.31 −0.08 #121
2023 -0.23 −0.02 #120
2022 -0.21 −0.14 #122
2021 -0.07 −0.02 #111
2020 -0.05 +0.04 #111
2019 -0.09 −0.08 #115
2018 -0.01 +0.05 #107
2017 -0.06 +0.02 #113
2016 -0.08 +0.22 #113
2015 -0.30 +0.37 #127
2014 -0.67 −0.07 #144
2013 -0.59 −0.02 #144
2012 -0.58 −0.03 #142
2011 -0.55 −0.04 #140
2010 -0.51 −0.02 #138
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 +38.3% GDP growth 5.0% C/A balance 1.2%
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

Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka's voice and accountability?

Sri Lanka's voice and accountability was -0.31 in 2025. Ranked 121st globally. This represents a 34.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest voice and accountability in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka's voice and accountability peaked at -0.01 in 2018.

What was the lowest voice and accountability in Sri Lanka?

The lowest voice and accountability in Sri Lanka was -0.67 in 2014.

How does Sri Lanka rank in voice and accountability?

Sri Lanka ranks 121st 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 Sri Lanka in 2025?

Sri Lanka's voice and accountability is projected to reach -0.31 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the voice and accountability of Sri Lanka in 2025?

The voice and accountability of Sri Lanka in 2025 was -0.31. This ranks 121st in the world.

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Sri Lanka Voice and Accountability. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/voice-accountability
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@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_voice-accountability, title = {Sri Lanka Voice and Accountability}, url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/voice-accountability}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }