Panama Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Panama's control of corruption was -0.62 in 2025, ranked 145th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
Panama's control of corruption, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has experienced fluctuations over the past 26 years. The country's score has ranged from a low of -0.64 in 2019, ranking it alongside Sierra Leone, to a high of -0.10 in 2008, a year when many countries in the region saw improvements in governance. Since then, Panama's score has declined, with the latest reading in 2025 standing at -0.62, a value shared with El Salvador. This indicates a worsening of corruption control in Panama, with the country now ranked 145 globally. The trend suggests that while Panama has made progress in certain areas, its efforts to combat corruption have not been sufficient to stem the tide of decline. A sustained commitment to anti-corruption policies and effective enforcement would be necessary to alter the trajectory and improve Panama's standing in this regard.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Panama's control of corruption was -0.62 in 2025. Ranked 145th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Panama's control of corruption peaked at -0.10 in 2008.
The lowest control of corruption in Panama was -0.64 in 2019.
Panama ranks 145th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Panama's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.62 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Panama in 2025 was -0.62. This ranks 145th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Panama Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/panama/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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