Montenegro Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Montenegro's control of corruption was -0.13 in 2025, ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 67.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1998–2025.
Overview
Montenegro's control of corruption stood at -0.13 in 2025, a decline of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.13 by 2025. Montenegro ranked 102nd globally.
Montenegro’s control‑of‑corruption score has slipped dramatically over the 25‑year series, falling from its all‑time peak of 0.50 in 1998 to a trough of –0.47 in 2004 before registering –0.13 in 2025, placing the country 102nd in the global ranking. The steep decline after the early 2000s reflects weakened institutional safeguards and limited prosecutorial capacity, while the modest recovery since 2004 suggests incremental reforms have had some effect. Compared with peers, Montenegro’s 2025 figure is slightly better than Côte d’Ivoire’s –0.15 but lags behind Bulgaria’s –0.11, highlighting a regional gap in anti‑corruption performance. The modest upward movement since the trough indicates that continued strengthening of judicial independence, enhanced transparency mechanisms, and alignment with EU anti‑corruption standards could further improve the trajectory, potentially raising Montenegro’s score and global standing in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.15 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.13 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.13 | −0.05 | #102 |
| 2023 | -0.08 | +0.04 | #96 |
| 2022 | -0.12 | −0.07 | #99 |
| 2021 | -0.04 | −0.00 | #94 |
| 2020 | -0.04 | −0.01 | #91 |
| 2019 | -0.03 | −0.02 | #90 |
| 2018 | -0.01 | +0.07 | #87 |
| 2017 | -0.08 | −0.00 | #92 |
| 2016 | -0.08 | +0.04 | #90 |
| 2015 | -0.12 | −0.05 | #94 |
| 2014 | -0.08 | +0.21 | #89 |
| 2013 | -0.29 | −0.16 | #102 |
| 2012 | -0.13 | +0.09 | #90 |
| 2011 | -0.22 | +0.03 | #94 |
| 2010 | -0.25 | −0.03 | #99 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Montenegro matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. 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
Montenegro's control of corruption was -0.13 in 2025. Ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 67.1% decrease from the previous year.
Montenegro's control of corruption peaked at 0.50 in 1998.
The lowest control of corruption in Montenegro was -0.47 in 2004.
Montenegro ranks 102nd globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Montenegro's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.13 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Montenegro in 2025 was -0.13. This ranks 102nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_montenegro_control-of-corruption,
title = {Montenegro Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/montenegro/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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