Bahrain Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Bahrain's control of corruption was 0.33 in 2025, ranked 74th globally. This represents a 86.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Bahrain's control of corruption stood at 0.33 in 2025, a rise of +0.15 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.33 by 2025. Bahrain ranked 74th globally.
Bahrain's control of corruption, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has shown a mixed trend over the past two and a half decades. The country's score of 0.33 in 2025 ranks it 74th globally, a position it has maintained since 1996. This stagnation stands in contrast to its peak score of 0.79 in 2002 and its trough of -0.18 in 2018. Bahrain's corruption control is comparable to that of Antigua and Barbuda, which has a slightly higher score of 0.37, but significantly lower than countries such as Aruba with a score of 0.38. The stagnation of Bahrain's corruption control may be attributed to various factors, including the country's economic and political landscape. To improve its score and break the stagnation, Bahrain would need to implement more effective anti-corruption measures and strengthen its institutions, which would likely require a concerted effort from the government and civil society.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.40 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.33 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.33 | +0.15 | #74 |
| 2023 | 0.18 | +0.04 | #81 |
| 2022 | 0.14 | −0.00 | #81 |
| 2021 | 0.14 | +0.24 | #82 |
| 2020 | -0.09 | −0.05 | #96 |
| 2019 | -0.04 | +0.14 | #92 |
| 2018 | -0.18 | −0.01 | #100 |
| 2017 | -0.17 | −0.12 | #99 |
| 2016 | -0.05 | −0.15 | #88 |
| 2015 | 0.11 | −0.17 | #81 |
| 2014 | 0.27 | −0.15 | #72 |
| 2013 | 0.43 | +0.06 | #61 |
| 2012 | 0.37 | +0.16 | #62 |
| 2011 | 0.21 | +0.03 | #71 |
| 2010 | 0.18 | −0.00 | #74 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bahrain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw control of corruption improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bahrain's control of corruption was 0.33 in 2025. Ranked 74th globally. This represents a 86.6% increase from the previous year.
Bahrain's control of corruption peaked at 0.79 in 2002.
The lowest control of corruption in Bahrain was -0.18 in 2018.
Bahrain ranks 74th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Bahrain's control of corruption is projected to reach 0.33 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Bahrain in 2025 was 0.33. This ranks 74th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_control-of-corruption,
title = {Bahrain Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}