Djibouti Control of Corruption

Djibouti’s Control of Corruption score, as measured by the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators, stood at -0.74 in 2025, ranking it 150th globally and placing it on par with peer nations such as Ecuador and Egypt, both also at -0.74. Over a 26-year period from 1996 to 2025, Djibouti’s performance has shown limited improvement, beginning at -0.72 and reaching its all-time peak in 2008 with a score of -0.30, indicating a relative high point in perceived institutional integrity. However, the country hit its lowest mark in 2019 at -0.88, reflecting a deterioration in governance amid rising concerns over transparency and accountability. While there has been a slight rebound since that trough, the 2025 value remains well below the 2008 peak and near the weak levels observed in the mid-1990s. Compared to Kenya, ranked slightly higher at -0.71, Djibouti’s anti-corruption efforts continue to lag behind regional neighbors. The trajectory suggests persistent structural challenges in governance institutions. Meaningful improvement would likely require institutional reforms, greater fiscal transparency, and strengthened oversight mechanisms to shift the long-term trend decisively upward.