Sri Lanka Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Sri Lanka's voice and accountability was -0.31 in 2025, ranked 121st globally. This represents a 34.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
Sri Lanka's Voice and Accountability indicator, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), has exhibited fluctuations over the past 26 years. At its peak in 2018, the country scored -0.01, a result that distinguishes it from peer countries such as Sierra Leone, which scored -0.30, and Mexico, which scored -0.20. Conversely, Sri Lanka's all-time low in 2014 of -0.67 suggests significant declines in governance quality. The recent value of -0.31 ranks Sri Lanka #121 globally, indicating a downward trend. Despite this decline, Sri Lanka's score has shown some resilience, with a minimal decrease from its 1996 baseline of -0.27. The country's governance trajectory is likely influenced by ongoing socio-political challenges. A stable and inclusive economic recovery, coupled with sustained efforts to address corruption and strengthen institutions, would be crucial in reversing the current downward trend and improving Sri Lanka's Voice and Accountability score.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Sri Lanka's voice and accountability was -0.31 in 2025. Ranked 121st globally. This represents a 34.5% decrease from the previous year.
Sri Lanka's voice and accountability peaked at -0.01 in 2018.
The lowest voice and accountability in Sri Lanka was -0.67 in 2014.
Sri Lanka ranks 121st globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Sri Lanka's voice and accountability is projected to reach -0.31 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Sri Lanka in 2025 was -0.31. This ranks 121st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_voice-accountability,
title = {Sri Lanka Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}