Israel Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Israel's control of corruption was 0.89 in 2025, ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 7.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Israel's control of corruption stood at 0.89 in 2025, a rise of +0.06 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.89 by 2025. Israel ranked 42nd globally.
Israel’s control of corruption score, measured by the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators, has fallen from its all‑time peak of 1.35 in 1996 to a trough of 0.54 in 2020 before modestly recovering to 0.89 in 2025, placing the country 42nd globally. The 26‑year series shows a long‑term decline, with the most pronounced deterioration occurring in the 2010s, a period marked by high‑profile investigations and legislative reforms that failed to restore public confidence. By contrast, peer economies such as Korea (0.93) and Czechia (0.86) maintain slightly higher scores, reflecting more consistent anti‑corruption enforcement. The recent uptick to 0.89 suggests that recent judicial actions and transparency initiatives may be beginning to reverse the downward trajectory, but sustained improvement will likely depend on deeper institutional reforms and continued political commitment to accountability.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.93 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.89 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.89 | +0.06 | #42 |
| 2023 | 0.83 | +0.05 | #42 |
| 2022 | 0.78 | −0.05 | #42 |
| 2021 | 0.83 | +0.29 | #40 |
| 2020 | 0.54 | −0.24 | #62 |
| 2019 | 0.77 | +0.02 | #42 |
| 2018 | 0.75 | −0.04 | #43 |
| 2017 | 0.79 | −0.36 | #41 |
| 2016 | 1.15 | +0.24 | #33 |
| 2015 | 0.91 | +0.05 | #42 |
| 2014 | 0.86 | −0.05 | #41 |
| 2013 | 0.91 | +0.00 | #44 |
| 2012 | 0.90 | +0.10 | #45 |
| 2011 | 0.80 | +0.05 | #47 |
| 2010 | 0.75 | −0.05 | #51 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Israel 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
Israel's control of corruption was 0.89 in 2025. Ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 7.6% increase from the previous year.
Israel's control of corruption peaked at 1.35 in 1996.
The lowest control of corruption in Israel was 0.54 in 2020.
Israel ranks 42nd globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Israel's control of corruption is projected to reach 0.89 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Israel in 2025 was 0.89. This ranks 42nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_israel_control-of-corruption,
title = {Israel Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/israel/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}