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.
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
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.1247 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8874 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2824 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.1314 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.1178 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 771.75 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
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.