Jamaica Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Jamaica's control of corruption was -0.06 in 2025, ranked 94th globally. This represents a 47.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Jamaica's control of corruption stood at -0.06 in 2025, a rise of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.06 by 2025. Jamaica ranked 94th globally.
Jamaica’s control‑of‑corruption score on the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators fell from its all‑time peak of 0.19 in 1996 to a historic trough of –0.51 in 2002, before gradually improving to –0.06 in 2025, placing the country 94th globally. The 26‑year series shows a long‑term decline punctuated by a sharp early‑2000s dip, after which modest gains have been recorded but the index remains negative, indicating persistent perception problems in the public sector. Compared with peers of similar rank, Jamaica’s 2025 figure is marginally better than Moldova’s –0.07 and slightly worse than Oman’s –0.03, suggesting that regional performance is broadly comparable. The modest upward movement since the trough reflects incremental reforms, yet the score remains far below the zero threshold that denotes a neutral assessment. Continued strengthening of anti‑corruption institutions and greater transparency in fiscal management will be crucial to shift the trajectory upward in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.06 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.06 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.06 | +0.05 | #94 |
| 2023 | -0.11 | −0.09 | #98 |
| 2022 | -0.02 | +0.03 | #92 |
| 2021 | -0.05 | −0.01 | #95 |
| 2020 | -0.05 | +0.07 | #92 |
| 2019 | -0.11 | +0.12 | #96 |
| 2018 | -0.23 | −0.01 | #106 |
| 2017 | -0.22 | −0.02 | #105 |
| 2016 | -0.21 | +0.08 | #101 |
| 2015 | -0.28 | +0.04 | #103 |
| 2014 | -0.33 | −0.02 | #107 |
| 2013 | -0.30 | −0.02 | #104 |
| 2012 | -0.29 | −0.10 | #102 |
| 2011 | -0.19 | +0.08 | #93 |
| 2010 | -0.27 | +0.06 | #103 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw control of corruption improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica's control of corruption was -0.06 in 2025. Ranked 94th globally. This represents a 47.1% increase from the previous year.
Jamaica's control of corruption peaked at 0.19 in 1996.
The lowest control of corruption in Jamaica was -0.51 in 2002.
Jamaica ranks 94th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Jamaica's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.06 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Jamaica in 2025 was -0.06. This ranks 94th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_control-of-corruption,
title = {Jamaica Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}