Germany Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Germany's control of corruption was 1.63 in 2025, ranked 15th globally. This represents a 2.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Germany's control of corruption stood at 1.63 in 2025, a decline of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.63 by 2025. Germany ranked 15th globally.
Germany’s control of corruption score has slipped from an all‑time peak of 2.00 in 1998 to a trough of 1.63 in 2025, placing the country at 15th globally with the same 1.63 value reported by the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators. Over the 26‑year series the index has fallen by 0.37 points, a modest but steady decline that narrows the gap with peers such as Canada (1.64) and Hong Kong SAR, China (1.61), while still outperforming Estonia (1.53). The downward trajectory reflects growing concerns about regulatory capture, opaque public procurement and the influence of lobbying on policymaking, issues that have become more salient since the early 2020s. If Germany strengthens whistle‑blower protections, enhances transparency in state contracts and tightens enforcement of anti‑bribery statutes, the recent decline could be reversed and the nation may regain a higher standing among advanced economies.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.59 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.63 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.63 | −0.04 | #15 |
| 2023 | 1.66 | −0.15 | #13 |
| 2022 | 1.82 | +0.04 | #10 |
| 2021 | 1.78 | −0.04 | #10 |
| 2020 | 1.83 | −0.04 | #11 |
| 2019 | 1.87 | −0.03 | #11 |
| 2018 | 1.90 | +0.10 | #10 |
| 2017 | 1.80 | +0.02 | #12 |
| 2016 | 1.78 | +0.01 | #14 |
| 2015 | 1.78 | −0.04 | #15 |
| 2014 | 1.81 | +0.01 | #14 |
| 2013 | 1.80 | −0.02 | #13 |
| 2012 | 1.82 | +0.08 | #13 |
| 2011 | 1.74 | −0.02 | #15 |
| 2010 | 1.77 | +0.02 | #15 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Germany matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Germany's control of corruption was 1.63 in 2025. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 2.2% decrease from the previous year.
Germany's control of corruption peaked at 2.00 in 1998.
The lowest control of corruption in Germany was 1.63 in 2025.
Germany ranks 15th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Germany's control of corruption is projected to reach 1.63 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Germany in 2025 was 1.63. This ranks 15th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_germany_control-of-corruption,
title = {Germany Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/germany/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}