Guyana Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Guyana's control of corruption was -0.48 in 2025, ranked 129th globally. This represents a 24.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Guyana's control of corruption stood at -0.48 in 2025, a decline of +0.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.48 by 2025. Guyana ranked 129th globally.
Guyana’s control‑of‑corruption score on the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators has slipped from a modest –0.14 in 1996, its all‑time peak, to –0.48 in 2025, placing the country 129th worldwide. The decline accelerated after the 2012 trough of –0.76, the lowest point in the 26‑year series, and has since stabilized at a level comparable to peers such as Thailand and Malawi, both recorded at –0.48, and slightly better than the Philippines at –0.50. The persistent negative values indicate that perceived corruption remains a significant governance challenge, with limited improvement despite recent modest gains. Structural reforms in public procurement, enhanced judicial independence and stronger civil‑society oversight could shift the trajectory upward, while continued fiscal pressures or political instability risk anchoring the score near its current plateau.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.54 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.48 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.48 | −0.09 | #129 |
| 2023 | -0.38 | −0.09 | #119 |
| 2022 | -0.30 | −0.11 | #108 |
| 2021 | -0.19 | −0.01 | #103 |
| 2020 | -0.17 | −0.03 | #107 |
| 2019 | -0.14 | +0.11 | #99 |
| 2018 | -0.25 | +0.28 | #109 |
| 2017 | -0.53 | −0.18 | #126 |
| 2016 | -0.35 | +0.31 | #114 |
| 2015 | -0.66 | +0.08 | #141 |
| 2014 | -0.74 | −0.09 | #145 |
| 2013 | -0.65 | +0.11 | #139 |
| 2012 | -0.76 | −0.14 | #146 |
| 2011 | -0.62 | −0.06 | #137 |
| 2010 | -0.56 | −0.02 | #131 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guyana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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
Guyana's control of corruption was -0.48 in 2025. Ranked 129th globally. This represents a 24.6% decrease from the previous year.
Guyana's control of corruption peaked at -0.14 in 1996.
The lowest control of corruption in Guyana was -0.76 in 2012.
Guyana ranks 129th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Guyana's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.48 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Guyana in 2025 was -0.48. This ranks 129th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guyana_control-of-corruption,
title = {Guyana Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guyana/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}