Luxembourg Control of Corruption

Luxembourg’s score on the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators for control of corruption stands at 1.78 in 2025, placing the Grand Duchy 12th worldwide and tying it with Australia’s 1.78 while remaining above Ireland’s 1.72 and below Uruguay’s 1.87. The indicator, measured on a scale from –2.5 to 2.5, reflects a modest improvement from the earliest recorded value of 1.95 in 1996, yet it remains below the all‑time peak of 2.15 reached in 2011, a year when the country benefited from heightened transparency reforms and stronger institutional checks. The lowest point occurred in 2003 with a score of 1.64, after which a gradual upward trajectory emerged, driven by tighter enforcement of anti‑bribery statutes and increased public‑sector accountability. Over the 26‑year coverage period, Luxembourg’s performance has converged toward the upper‑mid range of peer economies, suggesting a resilient governance framework. Continued reinforcement of whistle‑blower protections and digital monitoring tools could sustain the upward trend and potentially lift the score beyond the 2025 level.