Latvia Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Latvia's control of corruption was 0.83 in 2025, ranked 46th globally. This represents a 19.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Latvia's control of corruption stood at 0.83 in 2025, a rise of +0.13 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.83 by 2025. Latvia ranked 46th globally.
Latvia’s score on the World Bank’s Control of Corruption indicator rose from a low of –0.20 in 1996 to a high of 0.83 in 2025, reflecting a steady improvement over 26 years and placing the country at 46th in the global ranking. The 2025 figure of 0.83, the all‑time peak, matches the level recorded by peers such as Lithuania (0.84) and Tuvalu (0.84), suggesting that Latvia has closed much of the gap that once existed with the region’s better‑performing neighbours. The early post‑Soviet trough coincided with weak institutional frameworks, but successive anti‑corruption reforms, enhanced judicial independence and greater alignment with EU standards have driven the upward trajectory. While the current standing signals strong progress, maintaining the momentum will require continued political will, robust enforcement mechanisms and transparency initiatives to prevent any reversal and to push Latvia further up the corruption‑control ladder.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.88 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.83 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.83 | +0.13 | #46 |
| 2023 | 0.70 | +0.00 | #51 |
| 2022 | 0.69 | −0.03 | #49 |
| 2021 | 0.72 | +0.03 | #48 |
| 2020 | 0.69 | +0.21 | #51 |
| 2019 | 0.48 | +0.18 | #65 |
| 2018 | 0.30 | −0.20 | #74 |
| 2017 | 0.50 | +0.11 | #65 |
| 2016 | 0.40 | −0.04 | #69 |
| 2015 | 0.43 | +0.02 | #68 |
| 2014 | 0.41 | +0.09 | #64 |
| 2013 | 0.32 | +0.08 | #64 |
| 2012 | 0.24 | −0.04 | #69 |
| 2011 | 0.28 | +0.08 | #67 |
| 2010 | 0.20 | +0.00 | #72 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Latvia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. 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
Latvia's control of corruption was 0.83 in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 19.1% increase from the previous year.
Latvia's control of corruption peaked at 0.83 in 2025.
The lowest control of corruption in Latvia was -0.20 in 1996.
Latvia ranks 46th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Latvia's control of corruption is projected to reach 0.83 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Latvia in 2025 was 0.83. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Latvia Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/latvia/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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