Bosnia and Herzegovina Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Bosnia and Herzegovina's control of corruption was -0.61 in 2025, ranked 141st globally. This represents a 4.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's control of corruption stood at -0.61 in 2025, a decline of +0.03 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.61 by 2025. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 141st globally.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s score on the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators for control of corruption has drifted downward since the mid‑1990s, falling from –0.27 in 1996 to a 2025 value of –0.61, which places the country at 141st out of 191 economies. The best performance was recorded in 2005 with a peak of –0.23, while the most recent trough occurred in 2022 at –0.68, indicating a gradual erosion of perceived integrity in the public sector over the past two decades. The current rating is virtually identical to Brazil’s –0.61 and only marginally better than Argentina’s –0.62, suggesting that Bosnia and Herzegovina lags behind many peers in the region, such as Türkiye (–0.60) and Uzbekistan (–0.59). If reform initiatives that strengthen judicial independence and enhance transparency in public procurement are accelerated, the downward trajectory could be halted and the score may begin to improve in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.60 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.61 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.61 | −0.03 | #141 |
| 2023 | -0.58 | +0.10 | #139 |
| 2022 | -0.68 | −0.02 | #148 |
| 2021 | -0.67 | −0.02 | #145 |
| 2020 | -0.64 | +0.00 | #144 |
| 2019 | -0.65 | −0.04 | #142 |
| 2018 | -0.61 | −0.05 | #139 |
| 2017 | -0.55 | −0.07 | #129 |
| 2016 | -0.49 | −0.07 | #126 |
| 2015 | -0.42 | −0.12 | #116 |
| 2014 | -0.30 | −0.06 | #103 |
| 2013 | -0.24 | +0.06 | #97 |
| 2012 | -0.31 | +0.02 | #105 |
| 2011 | -0.33 | +0.01 | #106 |
| 2010 | -0.34 | +0.04 | #107 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw control of corruption improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bosnia and Herzegovina's control of corruption was -0.61 in 2025. Ranked 141st globally. This represents a 4.6% decrease from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's control of corruption peaked at -0.23 in 2005.
The lowest control of corruption in Bosnia and Herzegovina was -0.68 in 2022.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 141st globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.61 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was -0.61. This ranks 141st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bosnia-and-herzegovina_control-of-corruption,
title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}