Papua New Guinea Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Papua New Guinea's control of corruption was -0.51 in 2025, ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 22.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Papua New Guinea's control of corruption stood at -0.51 in 2025, a rise of +0.15 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.51 by 2025. Papua New Guinea ranked 132nd globally.
Papua New Guinea's control of corruption has historically been a pressing concern, with its all-time trough of -1.24 in 2009 marking the lowest point in its 26-year coverage. Despite a slight improvement from -1.24, the country still struggles with corruption, ranking 132 globally in 2025 with a score of -0.51. This is comparable to peer nations such as Togo and Niger, which also face significant corruption issues. The country's corruption control peaked in 1996 with a score of -0.43, a period that predates the widespread adoption of anti-corruption policies and reforms. In comparison, the Philippines, a country with a similar economic profile, has managed to improve its corruption control to -0.50. To change the trajectory of Papua New Guinea's corruption control, the government would need to increase transparency, improve accountability, and strengthen institutions to effectively combat corruption and improve governance.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.45 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.51 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.51 | +0.15 | #132 |
| 2023 | -0.66 | +0.04 | #146 |
| 2022 | -0.70 | +0.07 | #149 |
| 2021 | -0.77 | −0.17 | #152 |
| 2020 | -0.60 | +0.41 | #142 |
| 2019 | -1.00 | −0.13 | #169 |
| 2018 | -0.87 | +0.04 | #163 |
| 2017 | -0.91 | +0.03 | #168 |
| 2016 | -0.94 | +0.01 | #171 |
| 2015 | -0.95 | −0.04 | #170 |
| 2014 | -0.91 | +0.05 | #165 |
| 2013 | -0.96 | −0.02 | #165 |
| 2012 | -0.94 | +0.10 | #163 |
| 2011 | -1.03 | +0.01 | #168 |
| 2010 | -1.04 | +0.20 | #169 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Papua New Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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
Papua New Guinea's control of corruption was -0.51 in 2025. Ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 22.7% increase from the previous year.
Papua New Guinea's control of corruption peaked at -0.43 in 1996.
The lowest control of corruption in Papua New Guinea was -1.24 in 2009.
Papua New Guinea ranks 132nd globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Papua New Guinea's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.51 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Papua New Guinea in 2025 was -0.51. This ranks 132nd in the world.
Cite this page
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