Greece Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Greece's control of corruption was 0.14 in 2025, ranked 86th globally. This represents a 45.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Greece's control of corruption stood at 0.14 in 2025, a rise of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.14 by 2025. Greece ranked 86th globally.
Greece’s control of corruption score, measured by the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators, fell to 0.14 in 2025, placing the country 86th out of 193 nations. This marks a modest recovery from the all‑time trough of –0.19 recorded in 2012, yet the score remains well below the all‑time peak of 0.76 reached in 1998. Over the 26‑year coverage period, Greece has moved from a relatively higher standing in the late 1990s to a persistently low position in the 2020s, reflecting enduring challenges in public‑sector transparency and accountability. By comparison, peer countries with similar rankings such as Malta (0.12) and Vanuatu (0.16) show only marginally better outcomes, underscoring a regional pattern of limited progress. Continued reforms aimed at strengthening judicial independence, enhancing whistle‑blower protections, and improving public procurement transparency could shift Greece’s trajectory upward, potentially narrowing the gap with higher‑scoring peers in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.16 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.14 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.14 | +0.04 | #86 |
| 2023 | 0.10 | +0.06 | #84 |
| 2022 | 0.04 | −0.15 | #86 |
| 2021 | 0.18 | +0.15 | #80 |
| 2020 | 0.03 | +0.02 | #85 |
| 2019 | 0.01 | +0.07 | #86 |
| 2018 | -0.06 | +0.06 | #90 |
| 2017 | -0.11 | +0.02 | #93 |
| 2016 | -0.13 | −0.02 | #93 |
| 2015 | -0.12 | +0.02 | #92 |
| 2014 | -0.14 | −0.06 | #92 |
| 2013 | -0.08 | +0.11 | #87 |
| 2012 | -0.19 | −0.09 | #94 |
| 2011 | -0.10 | −0.04 | #88 |
| 2010 | -0.06 | −0.13 | #88 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Greece matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1996. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw control of corruption improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Greece's control of corruption was 0.14 in 2025. Ranked 86th globally. This represents a 45.5% increase from the previous year.
Greece's control of corruption peaked at 0.76 in 1998.
The lowest control of corruption in Greece was -0.19 in 2012.
Greece ranks 86th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Greece's control of corruption is projected to reach 0.14 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Greece in 2025 was 0.14. This ranks 86th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_greece_control-of-corruption,
title = {Greece Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/greece/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}