Estonia Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Estonia's control of corruption was 1.54 in 2025, ranked 17th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Estonia's control of corruption stood at 1.54 in 2025, a decline of +0.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.54 by 2025. Estonia ranked 17th globally.
Estonia's control of corruption has experienced significant improvement over the past two and a half decades, with a notable rise from its all-time trough of 0.45 in 1996 to a peak of 1.58 in 2020. This trend places Estonia among the top-performing countries globally, with a current ranking of 17th, according to the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators. As of 2025, Estonia's control of corruption index stands at 1.53, closely mirroring that of Liechtenstein, another leading country in this regard. Notably, Estonia's score surpasses that of many Western European countries, including Germany, which ranks 15th. This remarkable progress can be attributed to the country's transition to a robust democratic system and its commitment to good governance. To sustain this momentum, Estonia will need to continue prioritizing transparency and accountability in its government institutions, as well as addressing emerging challenges, such as cybercrime and corruption in high-tech industries.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.53 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.54 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.54 | −0.00 | #17 |
| 2023 | 1.54 | −0.01 | #19 |
| 2022 | 1.54 | +0.04 | #20 |
| 2021 | 1.51 | −0.07 | #22 |
| 2020 | 1.58 | +0.06 | #17 |
| 2019 | 1.53 | +0.06 | #20 |
| 2018 | 1.47 | +0.27 | #22 |
| 2017 | 1.20 | −0.03 | #29 |
| 2016 | 1.23 | −0.02 | #26 |
| 2015 | 1.26 | −0.04 | #25 |
| 2014 | 1.30 | +0.12 | #26 |
| 2013 | 1.18 | +0.09 | #35 |
| 2012 | 1.09 | +0.04 | #37 |
| 2011 | 1.05 | +0.06 | #39 |
| 2010 | 0.99 | −0.01 | #40 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Estonia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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
Estonia's control of corruption was 1.54 in 2025. Ranked 17th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Estonia's control of corruption peaked at 1.58 in 2020.
The lowest control of corruption in Estonia was 0.45 in 1996.
Estonia ranks 17th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Estonia's control of corruption is projected to reach 1.54 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Estonia in 2025 was 1.54. This ranks 17th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_estonia_control-of-corruption,
title = {Estonia Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/estonia/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}