Ecuador Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Ecuador's control of corruption was -0.74 in 2025, ranked 149th globally. This represents a 14.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Ecuador's control of corruption stood at -0.74 in 2025, a decline of +0.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.74 by 2025. Ecuador ranked 149th globally.
Ecuador’s score on the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators for control of corruption has slipped to –0.74 in 2025, placing the country 149th out of 193 nations. This marks a modest deterioration from the all‑time peak of –0.50 recorded in 2013, when institutional reforms and anti‑money‑laundering measures briefly improved perceptions of integrity. The steepest decline occurred in the early 2000s, reaching an all‑time trough of –0.87 in 2002 amid political instability and weak oversight. Over the 26‑year coverage period the index has fluctuated within a narrow band, yet the recent figure aligns Ecuador with peers such as Djibouti (–0.74) and Egypt, Arab Republic of (–0.74), and remains slightly below Kenya (–0.71) and Lesotho (–0.70). Continued strengthening of judicial independence, transparent public procurement and effective whistle‑blower protections will be essential to reverse the downward trajectory and raise Ecuador’s standing in future assessments.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.78 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.74 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.74 | −0.09 | #149 |
| 2023 | -0.65 | −0.02 | #145 |
| 2022 | -0.63 | −0.04 | #141 |
| 2021 | -0.59 | −0.09 | #141 |
| 2020 | -0.50 | +0.01 | #133 |
| 2019 | -0.51 | +0.12 | #131 |
| 2018 | -0.63 | −0.00 | #142 |
| 2017 | -0.63 | +0.05 | #139 |
| 2016 | -0.68 | −0.01 | #144 |
| 2015 | -0.67 | +0.07 | #143 |
| 2014 | -0.74 | −0.24 | #146 |
| 2013 | -0.50 | +0.01 | #123 |
| 2012 | -0.51 | +0.13 | #125 |
| 2011 | -0.64 | +0.07 | #142 |
| 2010 | -0.71 | +0.04 | #147 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ecuador 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
Ecuador's control of corruption was -0.74 in 2025. Ranked 149th globally. This represents a 14.0% decrease from the previous year.
Ecuador's control of corruption peaked at -0.50 in 2013.
The lowest control of corruption in Ecuador was -0.87 in 2002.
Ecuador ranks 149th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Ecuador's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.74 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Ecuador in 2025 was -0.74. This ranks 149th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Ecuador Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ecuador/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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