Gabon Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Gabon's control of corruption was -1.11 in 2025, ranked 171st globally. This represents a 8.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Gabon's control of corruption stood at -1.11 in 2025, a decline of +0.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.11 by 2025. Gabon ranked 171st globally.
Gabon's score on the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators for Control of Corruption stood at –1.11 in 2025, placing it 171st globally and tying it with Cameroon (–1.11) while slightly better than Comoros (–1.12) and Bangladesh (–1.15). The indicator, measured over 26 years, shows a modest deterioration from the early‑2000s peak of –0.52 recorded in 2002, when anti‑corruption reforms briefly improved institutional oversight. The subsequent decline accelerated, reaching an all‑time trough of –1.17 in 2007, after which the score has hovered near the –1.10 to –1.12 band. The persistence of a negative value indicates that public officials continue to face limited accountability and that bribery remains a systemic problem. Recent modest improvements may reflect incremental policy adjustments, yet without substantial reforms in transparency, judicial independence, and civil‑society monitoring, the downward trajectory is likely to continue. Strengthening enforcement mechanisms could reverse the trend and raise Gabon's standing among peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.15 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.11 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.11 | −0.09 | #171 |
| 2023 | -1.02 | +0.03 | #166 |
| 2022 | -1.04 | −0.17 | #169 |
| 2021 | -0.87 | +0.02 | #160 |
| 2020 | -0.89 | +0.00 | #161 |
| 2019 | -0.89 | −0.03 | #162 |
| 2018 | -0.86 | −0.02 | #161 |
| 2017 | -0.84 | −0.08 | #163 |
| 2016 | -0.76 | −0.04 | #150 |
| 2015 | -0.72 | −0.05 | #149 |
| 2014 | -0.68 | −0.04 | #142 |
| 2013 | -0.63 | +0.03 | #134 |
| 2012 | -0.67 | +0.23 | #139 |
| 2011 | -0.89 | +0.01 | #160 |
| 2010 | -0.91 | +0.17 | #160 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Gabon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. 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
Gabon's control of corruption was -1.11 in 2025. Ranked 171st globally. This represents a 8.8% decrease from the previous year.
Gabon's control of corruption peaked at -0.52 in 2002.
The lowest control of corruption in Gabon was -1.17 in 2007.
Gabon ranks 171st globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Gabon's control of corruption is projected to reach -1.11 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Gabon in 2025 was -1.11. This ranks 171st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_gabon_control-of-corruption,
title = {Gabon Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gabon/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}