Philippines Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Philippines's control of corruption was -0.50 in 2025, ranked 131st globally. This represents a 6.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Philippines's control of corruption stood at -0.50 in 2025, a rise of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.50 by 2025. Philippines ranked 131st globally.
The Philippines' Control of Corruption indicator, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has shown a mixed performance over the past 26 years. The country's all-time peak of -0.36 in 1996 suggests that corruption levels were relatively stable during that period, while the trough of -0.89 in 2006 indicates a significant deterioration in governance. The Philippines currently ranks #131 globally, with a score of -0.50, placing it closely behind Malawi and Guyana, which have similar rankings of -0.48. The country's corruption levels have been fluctuating, with a slight improvement from the trough in 2006 but a decline from the peak in 1996. To reverse this trend, the Philippines would need to implement effective anti-corruption measures and strengthen its institutions, potentially through legislative reforms and increased transparency in government transactions.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.49 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.50 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.50 | +0.04 | #131 |
| 2023 | -0.54 | +0.00 | #135 |
| 2022 | -0.54 | −0.01 | #133 |
| 2021 | -0.53 | −0.02 | #133 |
| 2020 | -0.51 | +0.10 | #134 |
| 2019 | -0.61 | −0.03 | #139 |
| 2018 | -0.58 | −0.07 | #135 |
| 2017 | -0.51 | +0.01 | #124 |
| 2016 | -0.52 | −0.04 | #129 |
| 2015 | -0.48 | −0.04 | #124 |
| 2014 | -0.44 | −0.06 | #117 |
| 2013 | -0.38 | +0.19 | #111 |
| 2012 | -0.57 | +0.11 | #131 |
| 2011 | -0.69 | +0.10 | #146 |
| 2010 | -0.78 | +0.01 | #154 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Philippines matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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
Philippines's control of corruption was -0.50 in 2025. Ranked 131st globally. This represents a 6.5% increase from the previous year.
Philippines's control of corruption peaked at -0.36 in 1996.
The lowest control of corruption in Philippines was -0.89 in 2006.
Philippines ranks 131st globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Philippines's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.50 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Philippines in 2025 was -0.50. This ranks 131st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_philippines_control-of-corruption,
title = {Philippines Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/philippines/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}