Belgium Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Belgium's control of corruption was 1.37 in 2025, ranked 26th globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Belgium's control of corruption stood at 1.37 in 2025, a rise of +0.03 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.37 by 2025. Belgium ranked 26th globally.
Belgium’s score on the World Bank’s Control of Corruption index has risen modestly from 1.36 in 1996 to 1.37 in 2025, placing it 26th globally. The 26‑year series shows a brief dip to an all‑time trough of 1.30 in 2006 before reaching an all‑time peak of 1.60 in 2013, after which the indicator settled near the lower‑mid range of the period. Compared with peers, Belgium’s 2025 rating of 1.37 matches the Bahamas, exceeds Andorra’s 1.31, and trails the United Kingdom’s 1.40, suggesting a middle position among similarly ranked small economies. The limited upward movement since the 2013 high indicates that recent anti‑corruption reforms have had only a marginal impact, and further improvements will likely depend on strengthening institutional transparency and enforcement mechanisms. Continued policy focus could shift the trajectory upward, while stagnation may keep Belgium clustered around its current rank.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.35 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.37 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.37 | +0.03 | #26 |
| 2023 | 1.34 | −0.16 | #24 |
| 2022 | 1.49 | +0.04 | #23 |
| 2021 | 1.46 | +0.01 | #23 |
| 2020 | 1.45 | −0.00 | #22 |
| 2019 | 1.45 | +0.02 | #23 |
| 2018 | 1.43 | +0.03 | #23 |
| 2017 | 1.40 | −0.13 | #23 |
| 2016 | 1.53 | +0.06 | #18 |
| 2015 | 1.47 | −0.04 | #20 |
| 2014 | 1.51 | −0.09 | #19 |
| 2013 | 1.60 | +0.05 | #20 |
| 2012 | 1.56 | +0.04 | #19 |
| 2011 | 1.52 | +0.05 | #21 |
| 2010 | 1.47 | +0.02 | #22 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belgium 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
Belgium's control of corruption was 1.37 in 2025. Ranked 26th globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from the previous year.
Belgium's control of corruption peaked at 1.60 in 2013.
The lowest control of corruption in Belgium was 1.30 in 2006.
Belgium ranks 26th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Belgium's control of corruption is projected to reach 1.37 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Belgium in 2025 was 1.37. This ranks 26th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belgium_control-of-corruption,
title = {Belgium Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belgium/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}