Malawi Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Malawi's control of corruption was -0.48 in 2025, ranked 130th globally. This represents a 19.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Malawi's control of corruption stood at -0.48 in 2025, a rise of +0.12 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.48 by 2025. Malawi ranked 130th globally.
Malawi’s performance on the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators for Control of Corruption has slipped from its early‑1990s level of –0.32 in 1996 to a 2025 score of –0.48, placing the country 130th out of 190 economies. The indicator peaked at –0.23 in 2000, suggesting a brief period of relatively stronger anti‑corruption mechanisms, but then plunged to an all‑time trough of –1.02 in 2002, the lowest point in the 26‑year series. Since that nadir, the score has hovered in the mid‑‑0.4s, mirroring the standing of peers such as Guyana (–0.48) and Thailand (–0.48), both of which rank similarly in the global distribution. The persistent decline reflects enduring challenges in public sector accountability, limited institutional capacity, and weak enforcement of anti‑corruption laws. Strengthening judicial independence, enhancing civil‑society oversight, and increasing transparency in public procurement could reverse the downward trajectory and lift Malawi’s ranking in forthcoming assessments.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.47 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.48 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.48 | +0.12 | #130 |
| 2023 | -0.60 | +0.01 | #141 |
| 2022 | -0.61 | −0.29 | #139 |
| 2021 | -0.32 | +0.07 | #112 |
| 2020 | -0.39 | +0.39 | #120 |
| 2019 | -0.78 | −0.02 | #151 |
| 2018 | -0.77 | −0.08 | #152 |
| 2017 | -0.69 | +0.10 | #146 |
| 2016 | -0.78 | +0.01 | #154 |
| 2015 | -0.79 | −0.03 | #154 |
| 2014 | -0.76 | −0.14 | #150 |
| 2013 | -0.62 | −0.14 | #133 |
| 2012 | -0.48 | −0.05 | #121 |
| 2011 | -0.43 | +0.06 | #117 |
| 2010 | -0.49 | −0.08 | #122 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malawi matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2016. 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
Malawi's control of corruption was -0.48 in 2025. Ranked 130th globally. This represents a 19.7% increase from the previous year.
Malawi's control of corruption peaked at -0.23 in 2000.
The lowest control of corruption in Malawi was -1.02 in 2002.
Malawi ranks 130th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Malawi's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.48 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Malawi in 2025 was -0.48. This ranks 130th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malawi_control-of-corruption,
title = {Malawi Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malawi/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}