Maldives Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Maldives's control of corruption was -0.47 in 2025, ranked 126th globally. This represents a 17.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Maldives's control of corruption stood at -0.47 in 2025, a decline of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.47 by 2025. Maldives ranked 126th globally.
Maldives’ score on the World Bank’s Control of Corruption indicator has slipped from a modest –0.32 in 1996 to –0.47 in 2025, placing the archipelago at 126th in the global ranking. The index, which ranges from –2.5 (high corruption) to 2.5 (low corruption), reached its most favourable level of –0.08 in 2003, suggesting relatively stronger anti‑corruption mechanisms at that time, but then deteriorated sharply to an all‑time low of –0.86 in 2007, a trough that coincided with heightened political instability and weakened institutional oversight. Over the 26‑year coverage period, Maldives’ trajectory has been markedly downward, mirroring the performance of peers such as Tunisia (–0.47) and Indonesia (–0.46), which also hover near the mid‑range of the distribution. Continued reforms in public sector transparency, coupled with stronger judicial independence, will be essential to reverse the current downward trend and improve the country’s standing in future assessments.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.51 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.47 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.47 | −0.07 | #126 |
| 2023 | -0.40 | −0.06 | #121 |
| 2022 | -0.33 | −0.02 | #113 |
| 2021 | -0.31 | −0.03 | #110 |
| 2020 | -0.29 | −0.06 | #110 |
| 2019 | -0.22 | +0.61 | #104 |
| 2018 | -0.83 | −0.09 | #158 |
| 2017 | -0.74 | −0.15 | #152 |
| 2016 | -0.59 | −0.16 | #136 |
| 2015 | -0.42 | −0.11 | #117 |
| 2014 | -0.32 | +0.40 | #106 |
| 2013 | -0.71 | −0.01 | #145 |
| 2012 | -0.70 | −0.15 | #143 |
| 2011 | -0.55 | −0.01 | #129 |
| 2010 | -0.54 | +0.13 | #126 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Maldives matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2011. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw control of corruption improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Maldives's control of corruption was -0.47 in 2025. Ranked 126th globally. This represents a 17.9% decrease from the previous year.
Maldives's control of corruption peaked at -0.08 in 2003.
The lowest control of corruption in Maldives was -0.86 in 2007.
Maldives ranks 126th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Maldives's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.47 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Maldives in 2025 was -0.47. This ranks 126th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_maldives_control-of-corruption,
title = {Maldives Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/maldives/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}