Canada Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Canada's control of corruption was 1.64 in 2025, ranked 14th globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Canada's control of corruption stood at 1.64 in 2025, a decline of +0.03 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.64 by 2025. Canada ranked 14th globally.
Canada's control of corruption score, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has experienced fluctuations over the past 26 years. The country's all-time high of 2.06 in 2010 was followed by a decline, with the score dropping to 1.57 in 2020, marking the lowest point during this period. Since then, the score has rebounded, reaching a value of 1.64 in 2025, placing Canada at the 14th position globally. This recovery is also mirrored in Ireland, where the control of corruption score stands at 1.72, the closest to Canada among the peer countries. Germany, another peer country, has a score of 1.63, indicating a relatively stable trend in the region. However, Canada's steady improvement in governance may be threatened by potential economic downturns or policy changes, which could undermine the country's progress in addressing corruption concerns.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.64 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.64 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.64 | −0.03 | #14 |
| 2023 | 1.67 | +0.01 | #12 |
| 2022 | 1.66 | +0.04 | #15 |
| 2021 | 1.62 | +0.05 | #17 |
| 2020 | 1.57 | −0.16 | #18 |
| 2019 | 1.73 | −0.06 | #16 |
| 2018 | 1.79 | −0.09 | #14 |
| 2017 | 1.88 | −0.06 | #10 |
| 2016 | 1.94 | +0.10 | #9 |
| 2015 | 1.85 | +0.01 | #11 |
| 2014 | 1.83 | −0.05 | #12 |
| 2013 | 1.88 | −0.04 | #11 |
| 2012 | 1.92 | −0.05 | #11 |
| 2011 | 1.97 | −0.09 | #11 |
| 2010 | 2.06 | +0.01 | #9 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Canada matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. 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
Canada's control of corruption was 1.64 in 2025. Ranked 14th globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from the previous year.
Canada's control of corruption peaked at 2.06 in 2010.
The lowest control of corruption in Canada was 1.57 in 2020.
Canada ranks 14th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Canada's control of corruption is projected to reach 1.64 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Canada in 2025 was 1.64. This ranks 14th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_canada_control-of-corruption,
title = {Canada Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/canada/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}