Nicaragua Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Nicaragua's control of corruption was -1.56 in 2025, ranked 195th globally. This represents a 12.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Nicaragua's control of corruption stood at -1.56 in 2025, a decline of +0.17 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.56 by 2025. Nicaragua ranked 195th globally.
Nicaragua’s control‑of‑corruption score on the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators has deteriorated sharply over the 26‑year series, falling from –0.56 in 1996 to a historic low of –1.56 in 2025, which places the country at rank 195 globally. The all‑time peak of –0.45 recorded in 2004 marked the most favorable perception of anti‑corruption performance, but subsequent declines have erased that modest improvement and pushed the index well below the scores of regional peers such as Haiti (–1.53) and Chad (–1.54), and even below the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (–1.57). The persistent slide suggests weakening institutional checks, limited transparency, and growing impunity, factors that have been reinforced by political centralisation and constrained civil‑society oversight. If reforms to strengthen judicial independence, enhance public‑sector accountability and improve citizen participation are implemented, the downward trajectory could be halted and the score may begin to recover in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.64 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.56 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.56 | −0.17 | #195 |
| 2023 | -1.39 | −0.10 | #189 |
| 2022 | -1.29 | −0.03 | #188 |
| 2021 | -1.26 | −0.07 | #183 |
| 2020 | -1.18 | −0.15 | #180 |
| 2019 | -1.03 | −0.01 | #171 |
| 2018 | -1.02 | −0.13 | #174 |
| 2017 | -0.90 | +0.00 | #166 |
| 2016 | -0.90 | +0.01 | #166 |
| 2015 | -0.91 | −0.02 | #165 |
| 2014 | -0.89 | −0.15 | #162 |
| 2013 | -0.74 | +0.04 | #148 |
| 2012 | -0.78 | −0.04 | #151 |
| 2011 | -0.74 | +0.02 | #151 |
| 2010 | -0.76 | −0.03 | #152 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nicaragua 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
Nicaragua's control of corruption was -1.56 in 2025. Ranked 195th globally. This represents a 12.1% decrease from the previous year.
Nicaragua's control of corruption peaked at -0.45 in 2004.
The lowest control of corruption in Nicaragua was -1.56 in 2025.
Nicaragua ranks 195th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Nicaragua's control of corruption is projected to reach -1.56 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Nicaragua in 2025 was -1.56. This ranks 195th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nicaragua_control-of-corruption,
title = {Nicaragua Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nicaragua/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}