Tanzania Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Tanzania's voice and accountability was -0.61 in 2025, ranked 135th globally. This represents a 14.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Tanzania's voice and accountability stood at -0.61 in 2025, a decline of +0.08 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.61 by 2025. Tanzania ranked 135th globally.
Tanzania’s Voice and Accountability score, measured on the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators, stood at –0.61 in 2025, placing the country 135th in the global ranking and aligning it closely with peers such as Brunei Darussalam (–0.61) and Kuwait (–0.62). Over the 26‑year series from 1996, the index has moved modestly from an early‑period low of –0.64 to a historic high of –0.13 in 2010, suggesting a brief period of improved civic freedoms and media openness during the early 2010s. The subsequent decline to an all‑time trough of –0.74 in 2020 reflects a sharp contraction in political participation and government responsiveness, likely linked to tightened regulatory environments and reduced public sector transparency. Since that nadir, the gradual rebound to –0.61 indicates a tentative recovery, though the score remains well below the neutral midpoint of zero. Continued reforms that strengthen free expression, judicial independence and citizen engagement could further lift Tanzania’s Voice and Accountability rating in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.60 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.61 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.61 | −0.08 | #135 |
| 2023 | -0.53 | +0.12 | #134 |
| 2022 | -0.65 | +0.06 | #140 |
| 2021 | -0.71 | +0.02 | #142 |
| 2020 | -0.74 | −0.21 | #143 |
| 2019 | -0.52 | −0.14 | #138 |
| 2018 | -0.38 | −0.10 | #133 |
| 2017 | -0.28 | −0.06 | #124 |
| 2016 | -0.22 | −0.00 | #121 |
| 2015 | -0.22 | −0.03 | #122 |
| 2014 | -0.19 | +0.01 | #117 |
| 2013 | -0.20 | −0.03 | #117 |
| 2012 | -0.18 | −0.03 | #115 |
| 2011 | -0.14 | −0.01 | #114 |
| 2010 | -0.13 | +0.03 | #115 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tanzania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw voice and accountability improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tanzania's voice and accountability was -0.61 in 2025. Ranked 135th globally. This represents a 14.1% decrease from the previous year.
Tanzania's voice and accountability peaked at -0.13 in 2010.
The lowest voice and accountability in Tanzania was -0.74 in 2020.
Tanzania ranks 135th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Tanzania's voice and accountability is projected to reach -0.61 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Tanzania in 2025 was -0.61. This ranks 135th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tanzania_voice-accountability,
title = {Tanzania Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tanzania/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}