Argentina Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Argentina's control of corruption was -0.62 in 2025, ranked 143rd globally. This represents a 70.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Argentina's control of corruption stood at -0.62 in 2025, a decline of +0.26 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.62 by 2025. Argentina ranked 143rd globally.
Argentina's control of corruption has experienced a downward trend, with the country's score reaching a record low of -0.62 in 2025, ranking it 143rd globally according to the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators. This decline from an all-time peak of -0.10 in 2018 marks a significant setback in the country's efforts to combat corruption. Compared to its peer countries, Argentina's control of corruption score is comparable to that of El Salvador, which shares the same rank of -0.62. Notably, the country's score has deteriorated over the past two decades, with the earliest recorded score in 1996 standing at -0.10. This suggests that the current level of corruption in Argentina is not a recent phenomenon, but rather a persistent issue that has worsened over time. If Argentina is to improve its control of corruption, it will need to implement more effective anti-corruption measures and strengthen its institutions to ensure accountability and transparency.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.70 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.62 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.62 | −0.26 | #143 |
| 2023 | -0.36 | +0.09 | #116 |
| 2022 | -0.45 | −0.02 | #127 |
| 2021 | -0.42 | −0.26 | #125 |
| 2020 | -0.16 | −0.06 | #105 |
| 2019 | -0.11 | −0.01 | #94 |
| 2018 | -0.10 | +0.21 | #92 |
| 2017 | -0.31 | −0.01 | #112 |
| 2016 | -0.30 | +0.28 | #109 |
| 2015 | -0.58 | −0.03 | #133 |
| 2014 | -0.55 | −0.12 | #128 |
| 2013 | -0.43 | +0.01 | #117 |
| 2012 | -0.45 | −0.08 | #118 |
| 2011 | -0.36 | −0.01 | #112 |
| 2010 | -0.36 | +0.09 | #110 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Argentina matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw control of corruption improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Argentina's control of corruption was -0.62 in 2025. Ranked 143rd globally. This represents a 70.9% decrease from the previous year.
Argentina's control of corruption peaked at -0.10 in 2018.
The lowest control of corruption in Argentina was -0.62 in 2025.
Argentina ranks 143rd globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Argentina's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.62 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Argentina in 2025 was -0.62. This ranks 143rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_argentina_control-of-corruption,
title = {Argentina Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/argentina/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}