Japan Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Japan's control of corruption was 1.48 in 2025, ranked 21st globally. This represents a 5.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Japan's control of corruption stood at 1.48 in 2025, a rise of +0.08 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.48 by 2025. Japan ranked 21st globally.
Japan's control of corruption has demonstrated a mixed trend over the past 26 years, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators. Following a significant decline in 2002, when it reached a trough of 0.94, the country has experienced a gradual improvement, reaching its peak of 1.69 in 2014. Although it has since declined to 1.48 in 2025, Japan remains above the global average and ranks among the top 25 countries globally in terms of control of corruption. Notably, its score has consistently lagged behind that of Iceland, which has maintained a score of 1.51, and other peer countries such as Bhutan and Brunei Darussalam. Despite this, Japan's relatively high ranking is a testament to its efforts to strengthen governance and reduce corruption. However, continued economic uncertainty and potential shifts in government policies may lead to a further decline in the country's control of corruption score, potentially altering its trajectory in the future.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.48 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.48 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.48 | +0.08 | #21 |
| 2023 | 1.40 | −0.14 | #22 |
| 2022 | 1.54 | +0.00 | #21 |
| 2021 | 1.54 | +0.07 | #20 |
| 2020 | 1.46 | +0.03 | #21 |
| 2019 | 1.43 | +0.04 | #24 |
| 2018 | 1.39 | −0.09 | #24 |
| 2017 | 1.48 | −0.00 | #22 |
| 2016 | 1.48 | −0.05 | #21 |
| 2015 | 1.53 | −0.16 | #19 |
| 2014 | 1.69 | +0.04 | #17 |
| 2013 | 1.65 | +0.03 | #16 |
| 2012 | 1.62 | +0.06 | #18 |
| 2011 | 1.55 | +0.00 | #19 |
| 2010 | 1.55 | +0.18 | #19 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Japan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2004. 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
Japan's control of corruption was 1.48 in 2025. Ranked 21st globally. This represents a 5.7% increase from the previous year.
Japan's control of corruption peaked at 1.69 in 2014.
The lowest control of corruption in Japan was 0.94 in 2002.
Japan ranks 21st globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Japan's control of corruption is projected to reach 1.48 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Japan in 2025 was 1.48. This ranks 21st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_japan_control-of-corruption,
title = {Japan Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/japan/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}