Gambia, The Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Gambia, The's control of corruption was -0.19 in 2025, ranked 106th globally. This represents a 31.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Gambia, The's control of corruption stood at -0.19 in 2025, a rise of +0.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.19 by 2025. Gambia, The ranked 106th globally.
The Gambia’s score on the World Bank’s Control of Corruption index improved modestly from its earliest record of –0.37 in 1996 to a peak of –0.18 in 2003, yet the subsequent decline to an all‑time trough of –0.85 in 2016 erased much of that progress and left the country at –0.19 in 2025, ranking 106th globally. Over the 26‑year coverage period the index has fluctuated considerably, reflecting periods of both reform and regression. Compared with peers that occupy similar positions in the ranking, such as Kazakhstan (–0.18) and Albania (–0.24), The Gambia remains marginally less effective at curbing corruption, though its recent score is only slightly below those of the Dominican Republic (–0.18) and North Macedonia (–0.25). The downward swing after 2016 suggests that without sustained institutional strengthening and transparent governance, the current modest improvement may be difficult to maintain, and future scores will likely hinge on the implementation of comprehensive anti‑corruption measures.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.15 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.19 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.19 | +0.09 | #106 |
| 2023 | -0.28 | −0.01 | #107 |
| 2022 | -0.28 | +0.11 | #106 |
| 2021 | -0.38 | +0.04 | #119 |
| 2020 | -0.42 | −0.02 | #124 |
| 2019 | -0.41 | +0.09 | #121 |
| 2018 | -0.50 | +0.16 | #127 |
| 2017 | -0.66 | +0.19 | #142 |
| 2016 | -0.85 | −0.04 | #161 |
| 2015 | -0.81 | −0.12 | #155 |
| 2014 | -0.69 | +0.01 | #143 |
| 2013 | -0.71 | −0.05 | #144 |
| 2012 | -0.65 | −0.14 | #137 |
| 2011 | -0.51 | +0.07 | #124 |
| 2010 | -0.59 | −0.03 | #134 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Gambia, The matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw control of corruption improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Gambia, The's control of corruption was -0.19 in 2025. Ranked 106th globally. This represents a 31.2% increase from the previous year.
Gambia, The's control of corruption peaked at -0.18 in 2003.
The lowest control of corruption in Gambia, The was -0.85 in 2016.
Gambia, The ranks 106th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Gambia, The's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.19 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Gambia, The in 2025 was -0.19. This ranks 106th in the world.
Cite this page
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