Kenya Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Overview
Kenya's control of corruption stood at -0.71 in 2025, a rise of +0.06 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.71 by 2025. Kenya ranked 148th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.70 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.71 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.71 | +0.06 | #148 |
| 2023 | -0.77 | −0.01 | #153 |
| 2022 | -0.76 | −0.02 | #153 |
| 2021 | -0.73 | +0.14 | #149 |
| 2020 | -0.88 | −0.07 | #160 |
| 2019 | -0.81 | +0.06 | #153 |
| 2018 | -0.86 | +0.11 | #162 |
| 2017 | -0.97 | −0.06 | #172 |
| 2016 | -0.91 | +0.12 | #169 |
| 2015 | -1.03 | −0.09 | #174 |
| 2014 | -0.94 | +0.10 | #168 |
| 2013 | -1.04 | +0.06 | #171 |
| 2012 | -1.10 | −0.14 | #175 |
| 2011 | -0.96 | −0.05 | #163 |
| 2010 | -0.91 | +0.16 | #161 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kenya 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
Kenya's control of corruption was -0.71 in 2025. Ranked 148th globally. This represents a 7.3% increase from the previous year.
Kenya's control of corruption peaked at -0.71 in 2025.
The lowest control of corruption in Kenya was -1.17 in 1998.
Kenya ranks 148th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Kenya's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.71 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Kenya in 2025 was -0.71. This ranks 148th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kenya_control-of-corruption,
title = {Kenya Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kenya/control-of-corruption},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}