Cambodia Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Cambodia's control of corruption was -1.24 in 2025, ranked 179th globally. This represents a 4.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Cambodia's control of corruption stood at -1.24 in 2025, a rise of +0.06 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.24 by 2025. Cambodia ranked 179th globally.
Cambodia’s score on the World Bank’s Control of Corruption index has slipped from a modest -1.02 in 1996 to a recent -1.24 in 2025, placing it 179th out of 190 economies. The indicator, which ranges from -2.5 (high corruption) to 2.5 (low corruption), reached its most favorable point in 2000 at -0.97 before deteriorating to an all‑time low of -1.36 in 2018. Over the 26‑year coverage period the trajectory has been downward, mirroring the experience of peers such as Lebanon (-1.22) and Zimbabwe (-1.24), which occupy similar positions in the global ranking. The persistent decline suggests that anti‑corruption reforms have struggled to gain traction, and without substantive institutional strengthening the downward pressure is likely to continue. Future improvements will depend on the implementation of transparent procurement systems and stronger judicial independence, which could halt the slide and gradually raise the score.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.23 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.24 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.24 | +0.06 | #179 |
| 2023 | -1.30 | −0.06 | #184 |
| 2022 | -1.24 | −0.04 | #183 |
| 2021 | -1.20 | +0.07 | #180 |
| 2020 | -1.27 | +0.05 | #182 |
| 2019 | -1.32 | +0.03 | #184 |
| 2018 | -1.36 | −0.04 | #186 |
| 2017 | -1.32 | −0.01 | #185 |
| 2016 | -1.30 | −0.15 | #185 |
| 2015 | -1.15 | −0.01 | #180 |
| 2014 | -1.15 | −0.08 | #178 |
| 2013 | -1.06 | +0.02 | #175 |
| 2012 | -1.08 | +0.17 | #174 |
| 2011 | -1.26 | −0.01 | #190 |
| 2010 | -1.25 | −0.07 | #188 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cambodia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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
Cambodia's control of corruption was -1.24 in 2025. Ranked 179th globally. This represents a 4.9% increase from the previous year.
Cambodia's control of corruption peaked at -0.97 in 2000.
The lowest control of corruption in Cambodia was -1.36 in 2018.
Cambodia ranks 179th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Cambodia's control of corruption is projected to reach -1.24 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Cambodia in 2025 was -1.24. This ranks 179th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cambodia_control-of-corruption,
title = {Cambodia Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cambodia/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}