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Panama Control of Corruption

Control of Corruption  CC.EST

-0.62 +0.00 (+0.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #145 Global Peak -0.10 (2008) Source World Bank WGI

Panama Control of Corruption (1996–2025)

Overview

Panama's control of corruption stood at -0.62 in 2025, a rise of +0.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.62 by 2025. Panama ranked 145th globally.

Data & projection

Year Control of Corruption YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.63 - -
2025* trend -0.62 - -
2025 -0.62 +0.00 #145
2023 -0.63 +0.01 #144
2022 -0.63 −0.04 #143
2021 -0.59 −0.01 #140
2020 -0.58 +0.06 #140
2019 -0.64 −0.03 #140
2018 -0.61 +0.00 #140
2017 -0.61 −0.04 #138
2016 -0.57 −0.14 #135
2015 -0.43 −0.06 #118
2014 -0.37 +0.01 #112
2013 -0.38 +0.01 #112
2012 -0.40 −0.04 #111
2011 -0.35 +0.00 #111
2010 -0.36 −0.03 #112
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +17.9% GDP growth 2.9% C/A balance 0.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Panama matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. 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

What is Panama's control of corruption?

Panama's control of corruption was -0.62 in 2025. Ranked 145th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest control of corruption in Panama?

Panama's control of corruption peaked at -0.10 in 2008.

What was the lowest control of corruption in Panama?

The lowest control of corruption in Panama was -0.64 in 2019.

How does Panama rank in control of corruption?

Panama ranks 145th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for control of corruption?

The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.

What is the projected control of corruption of Panama in 2025?

Panama's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.62 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the control of corruption of Panama in 2025?

The control of corruption of Panama in 2025 was -0.62. This ranks 145th in the world.

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