Pakistan Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Pakistan's control of corruption was -0.94 in 2025, ranked 161st globally. This represents a 5.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Pakistan's control of corruption stood at -0.94 in 2025, a rise of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.94 by 2025. Pakistan ranked 161st globally.
Pakistan's control of corruption indicator, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), has experienced a mixed trend over the past 26 years. The country's lowest score of -1.22 was recorded in 1996, while its highest score of -0.80 was achieved in 2018. However, Pakistan's control of corruption has declined over the past few years, with the latest score of -0.94 in 2025 ranking it #161 globally. Notably, Pakistan's current score is tied with that of Madagascar, a country that has also struggled with corruption issues. This stagnation in Pakistan's control of corruption is concerning, especially when compared to its peak in 2018. To reverse this trend, the government would need to implement and enforce effective anti-corruption measures, such as strengthening institutions, increasing transparency, and promoting accountability, to improve its ranking and move towards a more stable and corruption-free governance environment.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.96 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.94 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.94 | +0.05 | #161 |
| 2023 | -1.00 | −0.20 | #164 |
| 2022 | -0.80 | +0.01 | #156 |
| 2021 | -0.81 | +0.05 | #155 |
| 2020 | -0.86 | +0.02 | #158 |
| 2019 | -0.88 | −0.08 | #160 |
| 2018 | -0.80 | +0.00 | #153 |
| 2017 | -0.80 | +0.10 | #158 |
| 2016 | -0.90 | −0.07 | #167 |
| 2015 | -0.83 | +0.00 | #157 |
| 2014 | -0.84 | +0.12 | #154 |
| 2013 | -0.96 | +0.11 | #166 |
| 2012 | -1.07 | +0.01 | #172 |
| 2011 | -1.08 | +0.01 | #170 |
| 2010 | -1.09 | −0.01 | #173 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Pakistan 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
Pakistan's control of corruption was -0.94 in 2025. Ranked 161st globally. This represents a 5.5% increase from the previous year.
Pakistan's control of corruption peaked at -0.80 in 2018.
The lowest control of corruption in Pakistan was -1.22 in 1996.
Pakistan ranks 161st globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Pakistan's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.94 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Pakistan in 2025 was -0.94. This ranks 161st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_pakistan_control-of-corruption,
title = {Pakistan Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/pakistan/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}