Iraq Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Iraq's control of corruption was -1.20 in 2025, ranked 175th globally. This represents a 9.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Iraq's control of corruption stood at -1.20 in 2025, a rise of +0.12 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.20 by 2025. Iraq ranked 175th globally.
Iraq’s score on the World Bank’s Control of Corruption index stands at –1.20 in 2025, placing it 175th globally and matching the Russian Federation’s rating for the same year. The figure represents the highest level recorded since coverage began in 1996, when the index fell to a trough of –1.60, indicating a modest but persistent improvement over the 26‑year span. The upward movement suggests that anti‑corruption reforms introduced in the early 2000s, alongside institutional restructuring, have yielded incremental gains, yet the score remains well below the median, reflecting enduring challenges in transparency, enforcement, and public sector accountability. Comparisons with peers such as Honduras (–1.21) and Bangladesh (–1.15) underscore that Iraq lags behind many emerging economies that have achieved slightly better outcomes through more rigorous oversight mechanisms. Continued progress will likely depend on strengthening judicial independence, expanding civil‑society monitoring, and securing consistent budgetary allocations for anti‑corruption agencies, which could shift the trajectory upward in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.18 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.20 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.20 | +0.12 | #175 |
| 2023 | -1.32 | −0.11 | #186 |
| 2022 | -1.21 | +0.06 | #181 |
| 2021 | -1.27 | +0.06 | #185 |
| 2020 | -1.33 | +0.06 | #185 |
| 2019 | -1.39 | +0.07 | #187 |
| 2018 | -1.46 | −0.03 | #192 |
| 2017 | -1.43 | +0.03 | #190 |
| 2016 | -1.46 | −0.03 | #192 |
| 2015 | -1.43 | −0.07 | #195 |
| 2014 | -1.36 | −0.05 | #190 |
| 2013 | -1.32 | −0.07 | #189 |
| 2012 | -1.25 | +0.01 | #184 |
| 2011 | -1.26 | +0.11 | #191 |
| 2010 | -1.36 | −0.04 | #194 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Iraq matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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
Iraq's control of corruption was -1.20 in 2025. Ranked 175th globally. This represents a 9.0% increase from the previous year.
Iraq's control of corruption peaked at -1.20 in 2025.
The lowest control of corruption in Iraq was -1.60 in 1996.
Iraq ranks 175th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Iraq's control of corruption is projected to reach -1.20 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Iraq in 2025 was -1.20. This ranks 175th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_iraq_control-of-corruption,
title = {Iraq Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/iraq/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}