China Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
China's control of corruption was 0.21 in 2025, ranked 81st globally. This represents a 4,049.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
China's control of corruption stood at 0.21 in 2025, a rise of +0.22 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.21 by 2025. China ranked 81st globally.
China's control of corruption, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has shown a mixed performance over the past 26 years. The country's score peaked at 0.21 in 2025, indicating a slight improvement in the government's ability to prevent and combat corruption. However, this value remains relatively low, ranking China 81st globally in the same year. Conversely, the country experienced a significant decline in its control of corruption in the mid-2000s, with a score of -0.62 in 2005, the lowest point in its history. In comparison, Armenia, a peer country, has maintained a consistently higher score, with a 2025 ranking of 0.22, 1 point higher than China. The slight improvement in China's control of corruption in recent years suggests a positive trend, but sustained efforts are necessary to address the issue. A significant increase in transparency and accountability in governance would likely continue to drive improvements in this indicator.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.28 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.21 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.21 | +0.22 | #81 |
| 2023 | -0.01 | −0.02 | #91 |
| 2022 | 0.02 | −0.01 | #89 |
| 2021 | 0.03 | +0.10 | #87 |
| 2020 | -0.07 | +0.24 | #94 |
| 2019 | -0.31 | −0.03 | #113 |
| 2018 | -0.29 | +0.00 | #110 |
| 2017 | -0.29 | −0.02 | #108 |
| 2016 | -0.27 | +0.03 | #106 |
| 2015 | -0.30 | +0.04 | #106 |
| 2014 | -0.34 | +0.02 | #108 |
| 2013 | -0.36 | +0.08 | #109 |
| 2012 | -0.44 | +0.08 | #117 |
| 2011 | -0.51 | +0.06 | #125 |
| 2010 | -0.57 | −0.05 | #132 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
China matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. 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
China's control of corruption was 0.21 in 2025. Ranked 81st globally. This represents a 4,049.6% increase from the previous year.
China's control of corruption peaked at 0.21 in 2025.
The lowest control of corruption in China was -0.62 in 2005.
China ranks 81st globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
China's control of corruption is projected to reach 0.21 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of China in 2025 was 0.21. This ranks 81st in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {China Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/china/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}