Croatia Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Croatia's control of corruption was 0.21 in 2025, ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 16.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Croatia's control of corruption stood at 0.21 in 2025, a rise of +0.03 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.21 by 2025. Croatia ranked 82nd globally.
Croatia’s control of corruption score, measured by the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators, stood at 0.21 in 2025, placing the country 82nd in the global ranking. The index, which ranges from –2.5 (weak) to 2.5 (strong), reflects a modest improvement from the all‑time trough of –0.59 in 1998, yet it remains below the all‑time peak of 0.26 recorded in 2003. Over the 26‑year coverage period, Croatia’s trajectory has been relatively flat, hovering near the 0.20–0.22 band that it shares with peers such as Romania (0.20) and Armenia (0.22). While the 2025 figure matches China’s 0.21, the underlying institutional reforms that lifted the score in the early 2000s have not been sustained, limiting further gains. Continued strengthening of judicial independence and enforcement mechanisms will be essential if Croatia is to move beyond its current plateau and achieve a higher standing in future assessments.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.23 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.21 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.21 | +0.03 | #82 |
| 2023 | 0.18 | +0.03 | #80 |
| 2022 | 0.15 | +0.11 | #80 |
| 2021 | 0.04 | −0.14 | #86 |
| 2020 | 0.18 | +0.12 | #80 |
| 2019 | 0.05 | +0.01 | #83 |
| 2018 | 0.05 | −0.01 | #85 |
| 2017 | 0.06 | −0.10 | #86 |
| 2016 | 0.16 | −0.04 | #77 |
| 2015 | 0.20 | −0.00 | #77 |
| 2014 | 0.20 | +0.09 | #74 |
| 2013 | 0.11 | +0.13 | #76 |
| 2012 | -0.03 | −0.05 | #82 |
| 2011 | 0.03 | +0.00 | #82 |
| 2010 | 0.02 | +0.11 | #82 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Croatia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Croatia's control of corruption was 0.21 in 2025. Ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 16.1% increase from the previous year.
Croatia's control of corruption peaked at 0.26 in 2003.
The lowest control of corruption in Croatia was -0.59 in 1998.
Croatia ranks 82nd globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Croatia's control of corruption is projected to reach 0.21 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Croatia in 2025 was 0.21. This ranks 82nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_croatia_control-of-corruption,
title = {Croatia Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/croatia/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}