Brazil Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Brazil's control of corruption was -0.61 in 2025, ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 21.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Brazil's control of corruption stood at -0.61 in 2025, a decline of +0.11 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.61 by 2025. Brazil ranked 142nd globally.
Brazil's control of corruption, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 26 years. In 2011, the country achieved its highest level of control of corruption at 0.17, but this trend has since reversed, with a current score of -0.61, ranking it 142nd globally. This decline is particularly notable when compared to its peer countries, with Bosnia and Herzegovina and Argentina also experiencing similar levels of corruption, albeit with slightly lower scores of -0.61 and -0.62, respectively. Notably, the 2011 peak coincided with the beginning of President Dilma Rousseff's tenure, which was marked by efforts to combat corruption. However, the current low of -0.61 suggests that these efforts have had limited success. For Brazil to improve its control of corruption, it will need to address the root causes of endemic corruption, including a lack of transparency in government contracting and a culture of impunity among public officials.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.65 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.61 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.61 | −0.11 | #142 |
| 2023 | -0.50 | +0.06 | #131 |
| 2022 | -0.57 | −0.07 | #136 |
| 2021 | -0.50 | −0.07 | #132 |
| 2020 | -0.43 | −0.02 | #125 |
| 2019 | -0.41 | +0.07 | #122 |
| 2018 | -0.48 | +0.08 | #125 |
| 2017 | -0.56 | −0.11 | #130 |
| 2016 | -0.45 | +0.01 | #121 |
| 2015 | -0.46 | −0.09 | #120 |
| 2014 | -0.37 | −0.27 | #111 |
| 2013 | -0.10 | −0.05 | #89 |
| 2012 | -0.05 | −0.22 | #86 |
| 2011 | 0.17 | +0.12 | #72 |
| 2010 | 0.04 | +0.12 | #78 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw control of corruption improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazil's control of corruption was -0.61 in 2025. Ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 21.7% decrease from the previous year.
Brazil's control of corruption peaked at 0.17 in 2011.
The lowest control of corruption in Brazil was -0.61 in 2025.
Brazil ranks 142nd globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Brazil's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.61 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Brazil in 2025 was -0.61. This ranks 142nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brazil_control-of-corruption,
title = {Brazil Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}