Eswatini Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Eswatini's control of corruption was -1.06 in 2025, ranked 168th globally. This represents a 43.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Eswatini's control of corruption stood at -1.06 in 2025, a decline of +0.32 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.06 by 2025. Eswatini ranked 168th globally.
Eswatini’s performance on the World Bank’s Control of Corruption index has deteriorated sharply over the 26‑year series, slipping from a modest positive score of 0.04 in 1996 to a pronounced negative reading of –1.06 in 2025, the lowest value recorded since the series began and placing the kingdom at rank 168 globally. The all‑time peak of 0.05 in 1998 was only marginally above zero, indicating that even at its best the country’s anti‑corruption environment was fragile. By contrast, peer nations such as Nigeria (–1.05) and Mexico (–1.10) occupy similar positions on the distribution, suggesting a regional pattern of weak institutional safeguards. The persistent decline reflects mounting challenges in law‑enforcement capacity, public‑sector transparency, and civil‑society oversight. If reforms to strengthen judicial independence and improve public‑sector accountability are implemented, the downward trajectory could be halted and modest improvements may emerge in future assessments.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.18 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.06 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.06 | −0.32 | #168 |
| 2023 | -0.73 | −0.01 | #151 |
| 2022 | -0.73 | −0.03 | #151 |
| 2021 | -0.70 | −0.41 | #147 |
| 2020 | -0.29 | +0.03 | #111 |
| 2019 | -0.33 | −0.09 | #114 |
| 2018 | -0.23 | −0.16 | #107 |
| 2017 | -0.07 | +0.16 | #91 |
| 2016 | -0.23 | −0.02 | #104 |
| 2015 | -0.22 | +0.04 | #99 |
| 2014 | -0.26 | −0.03 | #99 |
| 2013 | -0.23 | −0.00 | #96 |
| 2012 | -0.22 | −0.04 | #97 |
| 2011 | -0.18 | −0.14 | #92 |
| 2010 | -0.04 | −0.03 | #87 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Eswatini matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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
Eswatini's control of corruption was -1.06 in 2025. Ranked 168th globally. This represents a 43.8% decrease from the previous year.
Eswatini's control of corruption peaked at 0.05 in 1998.
The lowest control of corruption in Eswatini was -1.06 in 2025.
Eswatini ranks 168th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Eswatini's control of corruption is projected to reach -1.06 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Eswatini in 2025 was -1.06. This ranks 168th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_eswatini_control-of-corruption,
title = {Eswatini Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/eswatini/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}