Lebanon Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Lebanon's control of corruption was -1.22 in 2025, ranked 178th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Lebanon's control of corruption stood at -1.22 in 2025, a rise of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.22 by 2025. Lebanon ranked 178th globally.
Lebanon's Control of Corruption indicator has exhibited a concerning downward trend, with its latest value standing at -1.22, ranking the country 178th globally. This represents a deterioration in governance quality, with Lebanon's performance in this area lagging behind peer countries such as Paraguay, which ranks similarly at -1.21. Lebanon's all-time peak in control of corruption was achieved in 2002, when the indicator reached -0.42, a level that has yet to be surpassed. Conversely, the country's all-time trough of -1.25 was recorded in 2021, indicating a significant decline in governance standards. Over the 26-year period of coverage, Lebanon's control of corruption has shown a declining trajectory, with the indicator deteriorating by 0.16 points from its 1996 level of -0.66. A reversal in this trend may be contingent upon the implementation of effective anti-corruption policies and institutional reforms, which could potentially shift the trajectory of Lebanon's control of corruption indicator upwards.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.22 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.22 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.22 | +0.01 | #178 |
| 2023 | -1.23 | −0.10 | #181 |
| 2022 | -1.13 | +0.12 | #174 |
| 2021 | -1.25 | −0.07 | #182 |
| 2020 | -1.18 | −0.01 | #179 |
| 2019 | -1.17 | −0.04 | #179 |
| 2018 | -1.13 | −0.10 | #179 |
| 2017 | -1.03 | −0.04 | #173 |
| 2016 | -0.99 | −0.09 | #174 |
| 2015 | -0.90 | +0.14 | #164 |
| 2014 | -1.04 | −0.12 | #173 |
| 2013 | -0.92 | −0.06 | #161 |
| 2012 | -0.87 | +0.03 | #160 |
| 2011 | -0.90 | +0.02 | #161 |
| 2010 | -0.92 | −0.04 | #162 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw control of corruption improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lebanon's control of corruption was -1.22 in 2025. Ranked 178th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
Lebanon's control of corruption peaked at -0.42 in 2002.
The lowest control of corruption in Lebanon was -1.25 in 2021.
Lebanon ranks 178th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Lebanon's control of corruption is projected to reach -1.22 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Lebanon in 2025 was -1.22. This ranks 178th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lebanon_control-of-corruption,
title = {Lebanon Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}