Malta Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Malta's control of corruption was 0.12 in 2025, ranked 87th globally. This represents a 6.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Malta's control of corruption stood at 0.12 in 2025, a rise of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.12 by 2025. Malta ranked 87th globally.
Malta’s score on the World Bank’s Control of Corruption indicator has fallen sharply over the past three decades, slipping from an early‑period value of 0.48 in 1996 to an all‑time peak of 1.02 in 2007 before reaching a trough of 0.11 in 2023 and a latest reading of 0.12 in 2025, placing the country 87th globally. The decline from the 2007 high reflects a steady erosion of perceived integrity in public institutions, with the 2025 figure barely above the 2023 trough and comparable to Greece’s 0.14 and Jordan’s 0.08, both of which occupy similar ranks. Over the 26‑year coverage span, the downward trajectory suggests that reforms aimed at strengthening transparency, enhancing whistle‑blower protections, and improving judicial independence will be crucial to reverse the trend and lift Malta’s standing in future assessments.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.09 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.12 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.12 | +0.01 | #87 |
| 2023 | 0.11 | −0.13 | #83 |
| 2022 | 0.24 | −0.05 | #76 |
| 2021 | 0.29 | −0.05 | #73 |
| 2020 | 0.34 | +0.13 | #73 |
| 2019 | 0.21 | −0.34 | #79 |
| 2018 | 0.55 | −0.16 | #58 |
| 2017 | 0.70 | +0.02 | #49 |
| 2016 | 0.68 | −0.18 | #51 |
| 2015 | 0.86 | +0.02 | #44 |
| 2014 | 0.85 | −0.13 | #42 |
| 2013 | 0.98 | +0.04 | #39 |
| 2012 | 0.94 | +0.18 | #43 |
| 2011 | 0.76 | −0.03 | #51 |
| 2010 | 0.78 | +0.02 | #49 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malta matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw control of corruption improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Malta's control of corruption was 0.12 in 2025. Ranked 87th globally. This represents a 6.7% increase from the previous year.
Malta's control of corruption peaked at 1.02 in 2007.
The lowest control of corruption in Malta was 0.11 in 2023.
Malta ranks 87th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Malta's control of corruption is projected to reach 0.12 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Malta in 2025 was 0.12. This ranks 87th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malta_control-of-corruption,
title = {Malta Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malta/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}