Mauritania Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Mauritania's control of corruption was -0.78 in 2025, ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 4.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Mauritania's control of corruption stood at -0.78 in 2025, a rise of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.78 by 2025. Mauritania ranked 152nd globally.
Mauritania’s score on the World Bank’s Control of Corruption indicator has slipped from a modest –0.56 in 1996 to –0.78 in 2025, placing the country 152nd out of 190 economies. The index peaked at –0.07 in 2003, suggesting a brief period of relatively better governance, but then deteriorated sharply, reaching an all‑time trough of –0.94 in 2015, the lowest point in the 26‑year series. Compared with regional peers, Mauritania now lags behind Egypt and Djibouti, both at –0.74, and is slightly better than Liberia’s –0.90, while Mozambique’s –0.82 remains marginally lower. The persistent decline after 2003 reflects systemic weaknesses in public‑sector accountability and limited reforms in the justice system. If Mauritania strengthens anti‑corruption legislation, improves enforcement capacity, and enhances civil‑society monitoring, the downward trajectory could be arrested and the score may begin to rise toward the modest levels recorded in the early 2000s.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.77 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.78 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.78 | +0.04 | #152 |
| 2023 | -0.82 | −0.03 | #156 |
| 2022 | -0.79 | +0.05 | #154 |
| 2021 | -0.84 | −0.03 | #158 |
| 2020 | -0.82 | +0.05 | #155 |
| 2019 | -0.87 | −0.05 | #157 |
| 2018 | -0.81 | −0.04 | #155 |
| 2017 | -0.77 | −0.01 | #154 |
| 2016 | -0.76 | +0.18 | #151 |
| 2015 | -0.94 | −0.01 | #166 |
| 2014 | -0.93 | −0.09 | #167 |
| 2013 | -0.85 | −0.05 | #156 |
| 2012 | -0.79 | −0.15 | #152 |
| 2011 | -0.64 | +0.07 | #141 |
| 2010 | -0.71 | −0.10 | #148 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. 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
Mauritania's control of corruption was -0.78 in 2025. Ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 4.8% increase from the previous year.
Mauritania's control of corruption peaked at -0.07 in 2003.
The lowest control of corruption in Mauritania was -0.94 in 2015.
Mauritania ranks 152nd globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Mauritania's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.78 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Mauritania in 2025 was -0.78. This ranks 152nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritania_control-of-corruption,
title = {Mauritania Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritania/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}