Portugal Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Portugal's control of corruption was 0.69 in 2025, ranked 51st globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Portugal's control of corruption stood at 0.69 in 2025, a decline of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.69 by 2025. Portugal ranked 51st globally.
Portugal's control of corruption has exhibited a significant decline over the past three decades. Since its peak in 1996, when the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) recorded a score of 1.37, the country has gradually slid down the ranking. This downward trajectory reached its trough in 2025, with Portugal scoring 0.69, placing it at number 51 globally. A comparison with peer countries reveals that Portugal now closely trails countries such as Slovenia, which shares a similar score of 0.69, and Rwanda, which has managed to maintain a slightly higher score of 0.70. The decline in Portugal's control of corruption suggests a growing perception of corruption within the country. This trend could be altered if the government were to implement more stringent measures to combat corruption, such as increasing transparency in government contracting and strengthening anti-corruption institutions.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.68 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.69 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.69 | −0.01 | #51 |
| 2023 | 0.70 | −0.03 | #52 |
| 2022 | 0.73 | −0.01 | #48 |
| 2021 | 0.74 | +0.02 | #46 |
| 2020 | 0.72 | −0.02 | #47 |
| 2019 | 0.75 | −0.06 | #45 |
| 2018 | 0.81 | −0.02 | #40 |
| 2017 | 0.82 | −0.04 | #39 |
| 2016 | 0.86 | −0.03 | #42 |
| 2015 | 0.89 | −0.02 | #43 |
| 2014 | 0.91 | −0.00 | #40 |
| 2013 | 0.91 | −0.04 | #42 |
| 2012 | 0.96 | −0.13 | #41 |
| 2011 | 1.08 | +0.02 | #37 |
| 2010 | 1.06 | −0.02 | #38 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal 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
Portugal's control of corruption was 0.69 in 2025. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from the previous year.
Portugal's control of corruption peaked at 1.37 in 1996.
The lowest control of corruption in Portugal was 0.69 in 2025.
Portugal ranks 51st globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Portugal's control of corruption is projected to reach 0.69 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Portugal in 2025 was 0.69. This ranks 51st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_control-of-corruption,
title = {Portugal Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}