France Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
France's control of corruption was 1.22 in 2025, ranked 31st globally. This represents a 3.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
France's control of corruption stood at 1.22 in 2025, a rise of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.22 by 2025. France ranked 31st globally.
France’s control of corruption score on the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators has slipped from an all‑time peak of 1.54 in 2011 to an all‑time trough of 1.12 in 2020, before modestly recovering to 1.22 in 2025, placing the country 31st globally. Over the 26‑year coverage period the index has shown a gradual downward drift, with the 2025 figure still well below the 1996 baseline of 1.25. Compared with its nearest peers, France trails San Marino (1.31) and the United Arab Emirates (1.14) while outperforming Cabo Verde (1.08). The post‑2020 rebound suggests that recent anti‑corruption reforms have had some effect, yet the score remains constrained by persistent institutional weaknesses. Continued strengthening of judicial independence and transparency mechanisms will be crucial if France is to close the gap with higher‑ranking peers and sustain an upward trajectory in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.22 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.22 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.22 | +0.04 | #31 |
| 2023 | 1.18 | −0.07 | #33 |
| 2022 | 1.26 | −0.02 | #31 |
| 2021 | 1.28 | +0.16 | #24 |
| 2020 | 1.12 | −0.13 | #34 |
| 2019 | 1.25 | −0.03 | #25 |
| 2018 | 1.28 | +0.06 | #27 |
| 2017 | 1.22 | −0.10 | #28 |
| 2016 | 1.33 | +0.08 | #23 |
| 2015 | 1.25 | −0.04 | #27 |
| 2014 | 1.29 | −0.02 | #27 |
| 2013 | 1.30 | −0.17 | #27 |
| 2012 | 1.47 | −0.07 | #21 |
| 2011 | 1.54 | +0.05 | #20 |
| 2010 | 1.49 | +0.06 | #20 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
France 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
France's control of corruption was 1.22 in 2025. Ranked 31st globally. This represents a 3.3% increase from the previous year.
France's control of corruption peaked at 1.54 in 2011.
The lowest control of corruption in France was 1.12 in 2020.
France ranks 31st globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
France's control of corruption is projected to reach 1.22 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of France in 2025 was 1.22. This ranks 31st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_france_control-of-corruption,
title = {France Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/france/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}