Voice and Accountability in Senegal
Senegal: Voice and Accountability was -0.2958 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Voice and Accountability in Senegal, 1996–2011
Source: World Bank Institute.
Analysis
In 2011, voice and accountability in Senegal stood at -0.2958.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.6% on the previous year and down 458.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, voice and accountability in Senegal peaked at 0.3339 in 2002 and was at its lowest, -0.3195, in 2009.
That places Senegal 18th out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -0.0613 | -0.1255 | 0.003 | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.0203 | -0.3195 | 0.3339 | 9 |
| 2010s | -0.3029 | -0.31 | -0.2958 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More reference data data for Senegal
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.7106 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.265 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.0252 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.1143 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -1.05 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 136.06 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is voice and accountability in Senegal?
- Voice and accountability in Senegal was -0.2958 in 2011, according to World Bank Institute.
- What is the highest voice and accountability recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 0.3339 in 2002.
- What is the lowest voice and accountability recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.3195 in 2009.
- How does Senegal rank for voice and accountability?
- Senegal ranks 18th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is voice and accountability rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 458.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank Institute, published as part of Voice and Accountability (estimate). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Voice and accountability measures the extent to which a country’s citizens are able to participate in selecting their government and to enjoy freedom of expression, freedom of association, and a free media. Further documentation and research using the World Governance Indicators (WGI) is available at www.worldbank.org/wbi/governance.