Ireland Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Ireland's control of corruption was 1.72 in 2025, ranked 13th globally. This represents a 9.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Ireland's control of corruption stood at 1.72 in 2025, a rise of +0.15 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.72 by 2025. Ireland ranked 13th globally.
Ireland’s control of corruption score on the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators has risen modestly from 1.71 in 1996 to 1.72 in 2025, placing the country 13th worldwide. The indicator reached its all‑time high of 1.75 in 2009, a period coinciding with the post‑global‑financial‑crisis reforms that strengthened institutional oversight, before slipping to a trough of 1.27 in 2004, when weaker regulatory frameworks left gaps in enforcement. Over the 26‑year coverage span, Ireland’s trajectory has been more upward than downward, outpacing peers such as Canada (1.64) and matching Luxembourg’s 1.78, suggesting that recent policy measures have been effective. Nevertheless, the modest 0.01‑point gain between 1996 and 2025 indicates limited progress, and further improvements will likely depend on deepening transparency initiatives and enhancing whistle‑blower protections, which could accelerate the upward trend in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.76 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.72 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.72 | +0.15 | #13 |
| 2023 | 1.58 | −0.10 | #16 |
| 2022 | 1.67 | +0.06 | #14 |
| 2021 | 1.62 | +0.08 | #16 |
| 2020 | 1.54 | +0.08 | #19 |
| 2019 | 1.46 | −0.08 | #22 |
| 2018 | 1.53 | +0.01 | #21 |
| 2017 | 1.53 | −0.12 | #19 |
| 2016 | 1.65 | −0.02 | #17 |
| 2015 | 1.67 | −0.02 | #17 |
| 2014 | 1.69 | +0.05 | #16 |
| 2013 | 1.65 | +0.19 | #17 |
| 2012 | 1.46 | −0.10 | #22 |
| 2011 | 1.56 | −0.13 | #18 |
| 2010 | 1.68 | −0.07 | #16 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ireland 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
Ireland's control of corruption was 1.72 in 2025. Ranked 13th globally. This represents a 9.3% increase from the previous year.
Ireland's control of corruption peaked at 1.75 in 2009.
The lowest control of corruption in Ireland was 1.27 in 2004.
Ireland ranks 13th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Ireland's control of corruption is projected to reach 1.72 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Ireland in 2025 was 1.72. This ranks 13th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Ireland Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ireland/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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