worldbank.org Accessibility Report

Accessibility audit of worldbank.org — scanned on Feb 20, 2026

Technology
0 /100
B Good

2 issues found across 2 categories

1 Critical 1 Major

WCAG Compliance Overview

Perceivable 0 issues
Operable 1 issues
Understandable 1 issues
Robust 0 issues

Issues Found

Page missing language attribute

Critical

The <html> element must have a valid lang attribute to help screen readers pronounce content correctly.

WCAG 3.1.1
1 element(s) affected
  • <html>
How to fix

Add lang attribute to the <html> element, e.g., <html lang="en">.

Generic link text

Major

Links must have descriptive text that indicates their purpose. Generic text like 'click here' or 'read more' does not help screen reader users understand where the link goes.

WCAG 2.4.4
2 element(s) affected
  • <a href="https://academy.worldbank.org/en/home">learn more</a>
  • <a href="https://scorecard.worldbank.org/en/home">learn more</a>
How to fix

Replace generic link text with descriptive text, e.g., 'Read our accessibility guide' instead of 'Read more'.

Top Priority Fixes

Here are the most impactful changes worldbank.org should make to improve accessibility:

  1. #1
    Page missing language attribute Critical

    Add lang attribute to the <html> element, e.g., <html lang="en">.

  2. #2
    Generic link text Major

    Replace generic link text with descriptive text, e.g., 'Read our accessibility guide' instead of 'Read more'.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is worldbank.org accessible?

worldbank.org scored 77/100 (grade B) on our accessibility audit. This score reflects automated checks against WCAG 2.1 Level AA criteria.

Is worldbank.org WCAG compliant?

Our scan found 2 accessibility issues on worldbank.org. Full WCAG compliance requires addressing all critical and major issues identified above.

Is worldbank.org EAA compliant?

The European Accessibility Act requires websites to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Check the detailed report above to see worldbank.org's compliance status.

What accessibility issues does worldbank.org have?

See the full issue list above with severity levels, affected elements, and recommended fixes for worldbank.org.

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