Nepal Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Nepal's control of corruption was -0.40 in 2025, ranked 120th globally. This represents a 20.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Nepal's control of corruption stood at -0.40 in 2025, a rise of +0.10 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.40 by 2025. Nepal ranked 120th globally.
Nepal’s score on the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators for control of corruption stands at –0.40 in 2025, placing the country 120th in the global ranking and marking the best level recorded since the series began in 1996. The improvement follows a historic low of –0.95 in 2004, the all‑time trough, and reflects a gradual upward trajectory over the 26‑year coverage period. Compared with peer nations of similar rank, Nepal’s figure is marginally better than Sri Lanka’s –0.44 and close to Suriname’s –0.39, suggesting that the country is moving nearer to the middle of the corruption‑control distribution. The modest gain is likely linked to recent anti‑corruption reforms and increased civil‑society monitoring, although the score remains well below zero, indicating persistent governance challenges. Continued strengthening of institutional transparency and enforcement mechanisms will be essential for Nepal to sustain the upward trend and further narrow the gap with higher‑performing peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.36 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.40 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.40 | +0.10 | #120 |
| 2023 | -0.51 | +0.02 | #132 |
| 2022 | -0.53 | +0.02 | #132 |
| 2021 | -0.56 | +0.04 | #136 |
| 2020 | -0.60 | +0.09 | #143 |
| 2019 | -0.69 | −0.00 | #147 |
| 2018 | -0.69 | +0.09 | #147 |
| 2017 | -0.78 | +0.05 | #155 |
| 2016 | -0.83 | −0.22 | #157 |
| 2015 | -0.60 | −0.01 | #136 |
| 2014 | -0.59 | +0.10 | #133 |
| 2013 | -0.69 | +0.13 | #141 |
| 2012 | -0.81 | −0.03 | #154 |
| 2011 | -0.79 | −0.09 | #153 |
| 2010 | -0.70 | +0.01 | #145 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw control of corruption improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal's control of corruption was -0.40 in 2025. Ranked 120th globally. This represents a 20.4% increase from the previous year.
Nepal's control of corruption peaked at -0.40 in 2025.
The lowest control of corruption in Nepal was -0.95 in 2004.
Nepal ranks 120th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Nepal's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.40 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Nepal in 2025 was -0.40. This ranks 120th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Nepal Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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