Lao PDR Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Lao PDR's control of corruption was -0.90 in 2025, ranked 155th globally. This represents a 7.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Lao PDR's control of corruption stood at -0.90 in 2025, a rise of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.90 by 2025. Lao PDR ranked 155th globally.
Lao PDR’s score on the World Bank’s Control of Corruption indicator fell to –0.90 in 2025, placing the country 155th out of 191 economies and tying it with Liberia at the same rank. The index, which ranges from –2.5 (high corruption) to +2.5 (low corruption), has tracked a modest decline from –0.72 in 1996 to a historic low of –1.33 in 2006, the all‑time trough, before a brief improvement to the peak of –0.67 in 2002. Over the 26‑year coverage period the trajectory has been downward, reflecting persistent governance challenges despite occasional reforms. Compared with peers such as Bolivia (–0.91) and Mozambique (–0.82), Lao PDR remains among the more corrupt economies, indicating that anti‑corruption measures have yet to generate substantial gains. Continued institutional strengthening and transparent public‑financial management could reverse the current trend and lift the country’s score in future assessments.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.87 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.90 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.90 | +0.07 | #155 |
| 2023 | -0.97 | −0.01 | #162 |
| 2022 | -0.97 | +0.09 | #162 |
| 2021 | -1.06 | +0.03 | #172 |
| 2020 | -1.08 | −0.01 | #173 |
| 2019 | -1.08 | −0.08 | #177 |
| 2018 | -1.00 | −0.03 | #172 |
| 2017 | -0.97 | +0.02 | #171 |
| 2016 | -0.99 | −0.04 | #173 |
| 2015 | -0.94 | −0.09 | #167 |
| 2014 | -0.85 | +0.09 | #158 |
| 2013 | -0.94 | +0.08 | #163 |
| 2012 | -1.03 | +0.17 | #169 |
| 2011 | -1.19 | +0.00 | #180 |
| 2010 | -1.20 | +0.05 | #183 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lao PDR matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. 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
Lao PDR's control of corruption was -0.90 in 2025. Ranked 155th globally. This represents a 7.4% increase from the previous year.
Lao PDR's control of corruption peaked at -0.67 in 2002.
The lowest control of corruption in Lao PDR was -1.33 in 2006.
Lao PDR ranks 155th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Lao PDR's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.90 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Lao PDR in 2025 was -0.90. This ranks 155th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Lao PDR Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lao-pdr/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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