Voice and Accountability in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Voice and Accountability was -0.2113 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Voice and Accountability in Sierra Leone, 1996–2011
Source: World Bank Institute.
Analysis
In 2011, voice and accountability in Sierra Leone stood at -0.2113.
That represents a change of down 20.2% on the previous year and up 86.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, voice and accountability in Sierra Leone peaked at -0.1672 in 2008 and was at its lowest, -1.57, in 2000.
That places Sierra Leone 15th 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.
Voice and Accountability in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | -0.6863 | — |
| 1998 | -1.38 | +100.5% |
| 2000 | -1.57 | +14.4% |
| 2002 | -0.671 | -57.4% |
| 2003 | -0.3693 | -45.0% |
| 2004 | -0.3168 | -14.2% |
| 2005 | -0.5177 | +63.4% |
| 2006 | -0.3727 | -28.0% |
| 2007 | -0.2441 | -34.5% |
| 2008 | -0.1672 | -31.5% |
| 2009 | -0.2542 | +52.0% |
| 2010 | -0.1757 | -30.9% |
| 2011 | -0.2113 | +20.2% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's -0.2113 is above the median for low income countries, which is -0.9736, 22% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's -0.2113 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -0.7573, 28% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -1.03 | -1.38 | -0.6863 | 2 |
| 2000s | -0.4986 | -1.57 | -0.1672 | 9 |
| 2010s | -0.1935 | -0.2113 | -0.1757 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More reference data data for Sierra Leone
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0238 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4498 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.5935 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.5935 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0797 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.044 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6534 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is voice and accountability in Sierra Leone?
- Voice and accountability in Sierra Leone was -0.2113 in 2011, according to World Bank Institute.
- What is the highest voice and accountability recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was -0.1672 in 2008.
- What is the lowest voice and accountability recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.57 in 2000.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for voice and accountability?
- Sierra Leone ranks 15th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is voice and accountability rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 86.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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.