Jordan Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Jordan's control of corruption was 0.08 in 2025, ranked 88th globally. This represents a 7.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Jordan's control of corruption stood at 0.08 in 2025, a decline of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.08 by 2025. Jordan ranked 88th globally.
Jordan’s control‑of‑corruption score on the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators has risen from a low of –0.04 in 1996 to a modest 0.08 in 2025, placing the kingdom 88th globally. The indicator peaked at 0.38 in 2008, a notable improvement that was subsequently eroded by a trough of –0.06 in 2002, suggesting that reforms achieved during the early 2000s were not fully sustained. Over the 26‑year coverage period, Jordan’s performance remains comparable to Benin’s 0.07 and lagging behind Malta’s 0.12, indicating that while progress has been made relative to some peers, the country still trails higher‑ranking nations such as Greece (0.14). The recent modest rise to 0.08 reflects incremental institutional tightening, yet the score remains far below the 2008 high point. Continued enhancement of legal frameworks, greater judicial independence, and stronger civil‑society oversight could reverse the modest upward drift and move Jordan closer to the levels observed in its more successful peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.09 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.08 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.08 | −0.01 | #88 |
| 2023 | 0.09 | +0.02 | #85 |
| 2022 | 0.07 | +0.05 | #84 |
| 2021 | 0.03 | −0.01 | #88 |
| 2020 | 0.04 | −0.04 | #84 |
| 2019 | 0.08 | −0.04 | #82 |
| 2018 | 0.12 | −0.10 | #82 |
| 2017 | 0.23 | −0.02 | #75 |
| 2016 | 0.25 | +0.01 | #75 |
| 2015 | 0.24 | +0.11 | #74 |
| 2014 | 0.14 | +0.07 | #77 |
| 2013 | 0.07 | −0.00 | #79 |
| 2012 | 0.07 | −0.03 | #78 |
| 2011 | 0.10 | +0.06 | #79 |
| 2010 | 0.04 | −0.13 | #79 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jordan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. 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
Jordan's control of corruption was 0.08 in 2025. Ranked 88th globally. This represents a 7.8% decrease from the previous year.
Jordan's control of corruption peaked at 0.38 in 2008.
The lowest control of corruption in Jordan was -0.06 in 2002.
Jordan ranks 88th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Jordan's control of corruption is projected to reach 0.08 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Jordan in 2025 was 0.08. This ranks 88th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jordan_control-of-corruption,
title = {Jordan Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jordan/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}