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El Salvador Control of Corruption

Control of Corruption  CC.EST

-0.62 −0.06 (-10.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #144 Global Peak -0.23 (2009) Source World Bank WGI

El Salvador Control of Corruption (1996–2025)

Overview

El Salvador's control of corruption stood at -0.62 in 2025, a decline of +0.06 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.62 by 2025. El Salvador ranked 144th globally.

Data & projection

Year Control of Corruption YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.63 - -
2025* trend -0.62 - -
2025 -0.62 −0.06 #144
2023 -0.56 +0.08 #136
2022 -0.64 −0.09 #146
2021 -0.55 +0.02 #135
2020 -0.58 −0.04 #139
2019 -0.54 +0.05 #133
2018 -0.59 −0.05 #136
2017 -0.53 +0.02 #127
2016 -0.56 −0.11 #134
2015 -0.45 −0.07 #119
2014 -0.38 −0.03 #113
2013 -0.35 +0.06 #108
2012 -0.41 −0.16 #114
2011 -0.25 +0.01 #96
2010 -0.26 −0.03 #100
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 17.6% GDP growth 1.0% Unemployment 9.1%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

El Salvador matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1989. 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

What is El Salvador's control of corruption?

El Salvador's control of corruption was -0.62 in 2025. Ranked 144th globally. This represents a 10.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest control of corruption in El Salvador?

El Salvador's control of corruption peaked at -0.23 in 2009.

What was the lowest control of corruption in El Salvador?

The lowest control of corruption in El Salvador was -0.89 in 1998.

How does El Salvador rank in control of corruption?

El Salvador ranks 144th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for control of corruption?

The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.

What is the projected control of corruption of El Salvador in 2025?

El Salvador's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.62 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the control of corruption of El Salvador in 2025?

The control of corruption of El Salvador in 2025 was -0.62. This ranks 144th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_el-salvador_control-of-corruption, title = {El Salvador Control of Corruption}, url = {https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/control-of-corruption}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }