Kazakhstan Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Kazakhstan's control of corruption was -0.18 in 2025, ranked 105th globally. This represents a 31.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Kazakhstan's control of corruption stood at -0.18 in 2025, a rise of +0.08 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.18 by 2025. Kazakhstan ranked 105th globally.
Kazakhstan’s score on the World Bank’s Control of Corruption indicator has risen steadily from a low of –1.13 in 1996 to an all‑time peak of –0.18 in 2025, placing the country at rank 105 globally. The improvement follows a pronounced trough of –1.15 in 2000, after which reforms in the public sector and anti‑bribery legislation contributed to a gradual upward trajectory over the 26‑year coverage period. By 2025 Kazakhstan’s –0.18 matches the Dominican Republic and is only marginally below Gambia (–0.19) and Côte d’Ivoire (–0.15), suggesting convergence with other middle‑rank performers rather than the higher scores of more advanced economies. The sustained gains reflect a combination of institutional strengthening and increased transparency, yet the indicator remains well below the zero threshold that denotes a clean perception of corruption. Continued enforcement of anti‑corruption measures and further digitisation of government services will be critical to deepen the positive trend and move the score closer to the neutral benchmark.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.16 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.18 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.18 | +0.08 | #105 |
| 2023 | -0.27 | −0.08 | #105 |
| 2022 | -0.19 | +0.07 | #102 |
| 2021 | -0.26 | +0.12 | #106 |
| 2020 | -0.38 | −0.09 | #119 |
| 2019 | -0.29 | +0.21 | #110 |
| 2018 | -0.49 | +0.35 | #126 |
| 2017 | -0.84 | −0.01 | #162 |
| 2016 | -0.83 | +0.04 | #158 |
| 2015 | -0.87 | −0.05 | #160 |
| 2014 | -0.83 | +0.11 | #153 |
| 2013 | -0.93 | −0.01 | #162 |
| 2012 | -0.92 | +0.08 | #162 |
| 2011 | -1.00 | +0.00 | #165 |
| 2010 | -1.00 | −0.07 | #167 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kazakhstan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. 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
Kazakhstan's control of corruption was -0.18 in 2025. Ranked 105th globally. This represents a 31.5% increase from the previous year.
Kazakhstan's control of corruption peaked at -0.18 in 2025.
The lowest control of corruption in Kazakhstan was -1.15 in 2000.
Kazakhstan ranks 105th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Kazakhstan's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.18 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Kazakhstan in 2025 was -0.18. This ranks 105th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kazakhstan_control-of-corruption,
title = {Kazakhstan Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kazakhstan/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}