Liechtenstein Control of Corruption

Liechtenstein’s 2025 score of 1.53 on the World Bank’s Control of Corruption index places it at 18th globally, matching Estonia’s 1.53 and just above Brunei Darussalam’s 1.52, signalling a relatively strong anti‑corruption environment among small, high‑income economies. The principality’s trajectory has been upward since the early series, moving from an initial 1.32 in 1996 to an all‑time peak of 2.08 in 2014, before slipping to a trough of 1.09 in 2007 and then recovering to current levels. Over the 26‑year coverage period, the average score has risen steadily, reflecting sustained reforms in public sector transparency, robust legal frameworks, and effective enforcement mechanisms. Nonetheless, the modest gap between Liechtenstein and the higher‑scoring Hong Kong SAR (1.61) suggests room for further improvement, particularly in enhancing whistle‑blower protections and reducing discretionary authority. Continued alignment with international anti‑corruption standards is likely to keep the upward trend, provided political commitment and resource allocation remain strong.