Nigeria Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Nigeria's control of corruption was -1.05 in 2025, ranked 167th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Nigeria's control of corruption stood at -1.05 in 2025, a decline of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.05 by 2025. Nigeria ranked 167th globally.
Nigeria’s score on the World Bank’s Control of Corruption index has slipped from a modest high of –0.90 in 2008 to a recent –1.05 in 2025, placing the country at 167th out of 190 economies. The indicator, measured over 26 years, reached its worst point in 2002 with a trough of –1.50, suggesting a prolonged deterioration before a brief improvement in the late 2000s. Compared with peers, Nigeria now trails Belarus (–1.04) and Eswatini (–1.06) but remains ahead of Guinea‑Bissau (–0.98) and Mexico (–1.10). The persistent negative trajectory reflects structural challenges in public sector accountability, weak enforcement of anti‑corruption laws, and limited transparency in fiscal management. Strengthening institutional oversight, expanding civil‑society monitoring, and improving judicial independence could reverse the downward pattern, and future scores will likely hinge on the effectiveness of such reforms.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.03 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.05 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.05 | −0.01 | #167 |
| 2023 | -1.04 | +0.09 | #168 |
| 2022 | -1.13 | −0.03 | #175 |
| 2021 | -1.10 | +0.02 | #174 |
| 2020 | -1.12 | −0.01 | #175 |
| 2019 | -1.11 | −0.03 | #178 |
| 2018 | -1.08 | +0.02 | #178 |
| 2017 | -1.10 | −0.05 | #178 |
| 2016 | -1.05 | +0.05 | #176 |
| 2015 | -1.10 | +0.19 | #177 |
| 2014 | -1.28 | −0.06 | #186 |
| 2013 | -1.23 | −0.05 | #182 |
| 2012 | -1.18 | +0.01 | #179 |
| 2011 | -1.19 | −0.14 | #179 |
| 2010 | -1.05 | −0.01 | #170 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nigeria 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
Nigeria's control of corruption was -1.05 in 2025. Ranked 167th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.
Nigeria's control of corruption peaked at -0.90 in 2008.
The lowest control of corruption in Nigeria was -1.50 in 2002.
Nigeria ranks 167th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Nigeria's control of corruption is projected to reach -1.05 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Nigeria in 2025 was -1.05. This ranks 167th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nigeria_control-of-corruption,
title = {Nigeria Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nigeria/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}