Colombia Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Colombia's control of corruption was -0.38 in 2025, ranked 115th globally. This represents a 22.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Colombia's control of corruption stood at -0.38 in 2025, a decline of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.38 by 2025. Colombia ranked 115th globally.
Colombia's control of corruption has fluctuated over the past 26 years, with its World Bank Governance Indicators (WGI) score ranging from a low of -0.52 in 1998 to a high of -0.14 in 2004. The country's score has generally trended upward since its trough, with a notable improvement from -0.51 in 1996 to -0.14 in 2004. However, the score has since declined, reaching -0.38 in 2025. This places Colombia at #115 globally, slightly below its peer countries such as the Virgin Islands (US) and Tonga, which also have identical scores of -0.38. In comparison to other peer countries like Angola (-0.29) and India (-0.38), Colombia's control of corruption remains a challenge. Continuing to strengthen institutions and enhance transparency would be crucial in improving the country's score and moving up the global rankings.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.40 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.38 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.38 | −0.07 | #115 |
| 2023 | -0.31 | +0.05 | #110 |
| 2022 | -0.36 | +0.00 | #117 |
| 2021 | -0.37 | −0.11 | #117 |
| 2020 | -0.25 | +0.03 | #109 |
| 2019 | -0.28 | +0.06 | #108 |
| 2018 | -0.34 | +0.09 | #114 |
| 2017 | -0.43 | −0.05 | #116 |
| 2016 | -0.38 | −0.03 | #117 |
| 2015 | -0.35 | +0.04 | #111 |
| 2014 | -0.40 | +0.04 | #114 |
| 2013 | -0.44 | −0.02 | #118 |
| 2012 | -0.42 | −0.10 | #115 |
| 2011 | -0.32 | +0.11 | #104 |
| 2010 | -0.42 | −0.09 | #117 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Colombia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw control of corruption improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Colombia's control of corruption was -0.38 in 2025. Ranked 115th globally. This represents a 22.6% decrease from the previous year.
Colombia's control of corruption peaked at -0.14 in 2004.
The lowest control of corruption in Colombia was -0.52 in 1998.
Colombia ranks 115th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Colombia's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.38 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Colombia in 2025 was -0.38. This ranks 115th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_colombia_control-of-corruption,
title = {Colombia Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/colombia/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}