Bulgaria Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Bulgaria's control of corruption was -0.11 in 2025, ranked 101st globally. This represents a 19.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Bulgaria's control of corruption stood at -0.11 in 2025, a rise of +0.03 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.11 by 2025. Bulgaria ranked 101st globally.
Bulgaria's control of corruption has exhibited a mixed trend, with significant fluctuations over the past 26 years. Initially, the country's corruption levels were among the lowest in its peer group, with a score of -0.36 in 1996, a year that marked the trough of its control of corruption indicator. The situation improved in the early 2000s, with Bulgaria's control of corruption score peaking at 0.07 in 2004. However, the indicator has declined since then, with Bulgaria ranking 101 globally in 2025, at -0.11. This is comparable to peer countries like Burkina Faso, which ranked -0.10 in 2025. The trajectory suggests that Bulgaria's control of corruption has not kept pace with its peer group, and a sustained effort will be required to improve governance and reduce corruption levels. A significant increase in transparency and accountability in government institutions would likely alter the trajectory of this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.09 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.11 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.11 | +0.03 | #101 |
| 2023 | -0.14 | +0.02 | #100 |
| 2022 | -0.16 | +0.10 | #100 |
| 2021 | -0.26 | +0.06 | #104 |
| 2020 | -0.32 | −0.14 | #113 |
| 2019 | -0.18 | +0.01 | #101 |
| 2018 | -0.19 | +0.01 | #102 |
| 2017 | -0.20 | +0.06 | #101 |
| 2016 | -0.26 | +0.09 | #105 |
| 2015 | -0.35 | −0.04 | #110 |
| 2014 | -0.30 | +0.02 | #104 |
| 2013 | -0.33 | −0.05 | #107 |
| 2012 | -0.28 | −0.01 | #101 |
| 2011 | -0.27 | −0.03 | #98 |
| 2010 | -0.24 | −0.01 | #96 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bulgaria 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
Bulgaria's control of corruption was -0.11 in 2025. Ranked 101st globally. This represents a 19.3% increase from the previous year.
Bulgaria's control of corruption peaked at 0.07 in 2004.
The lowest control of corruption in Bulgaria was -0.36 in 1996.
Bulgaria ranks 101st globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Bulgaria's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.11 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Bulgaria in 2025 was -0.11. This ranks 101st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bulgaria_control-of-corruption,
title = {Bulgaria Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bulgaria/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}