Burkina Faso Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Burkina Faso's control of corruption was -0.10 in 2025, ranked 100th globally. This represents a 42.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Burkina Faso's control of corruption stood at -0.10 in 2025, a rise of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.10 by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 100th globally.
Burkina Faso’s score on the World Bank’s Control of Corruption index has deteriorated markedly over the 26‑year series, slipping from a modest 0.11 in 1996 to a negative 0.10 in 2025, which places the country at rank 100 globally. The indicator reached its highest point of 0.12 in 2000, signalling relatively stronger anti‑corruption mechanisms at the turn of the millennium, but then fell sharply to a trough of –0.53 in 2013, reflecting a period of pronounced governance challenges. Compared with peers of similar rank, Burkina Faso’s 2025 value of –0.10 is marginally better than Montenegro’s –0.13 and roughly on par with Timor‑Leste (–0.09) and Hungary (–0.09), indicating that its corruption perception remains comparable to other low‑performing economies. The persistent decline suggests structural weaknesses in oversight and accountability, and any future improvement will likely depend on comprehensive reforms in public sector transparency, strengthened judicial capacity and sustained political commitment to curbing graft.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.09 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.10 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.10 | +0.07 | #100 |
| 2023 | -0.17 | −0.06 | #101 |
| 2022 | -0.11 | −0.03 | #98 |
| 2021 | -0.08 | +0.04 | #99 |
| 2020 | -0.12 | +0.10 | #99 |
| 2019 | -0.22 | −0.09 | #103 |
| 2018 | -0.13 | +0.01 | #94 |
| 2017 | -0.14 | +0.03 | #96 |
| 2016 | -0.17 | +0.13 | #95 |
| 2015 | -0.30 | +0.17 | #105 |
| 2014 | -0.47 | +0.06 | #121 |
| 2013 | -0.53 | −0.04 | #125 |
| 2012 | -0.48 | −0.10 | #122 |
| 2011 | -0.38 | −0.02 | #113 |
| 2010 | -0.36 | −0.01 | #111 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burkina Faso matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. 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
Burkina Faso's control of corruption was -0.10 in 2025. Ranked 100th globally. This represents a 42.8% increase from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's control of corruption peaked at 0.12 in 2000.
The lowest control of corruption in Burkina Faso was -0.53 in 2013.
Burkina Faso ranks 100th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Burkina Faso's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.10 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Burkina Faso in 2025 was -0.10. This ranks 100th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Burkina Faso Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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