Russian Federation Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Russian Federation's control of corruption was -1.20 in 2025, ranked 174th globally. This represents a 8.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Russian Federation's control of corruption stood at -1.20 in 2025, a decline of +0.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.20 by 2025. Russian Federation ranked 174th globally.
The Russian Federation's control of corruption has exhibited a downward trend over the past two and a half decades, with the latest available data from the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) showing a score of -1.20 in 2025, ranking #174 globally. At its peak in 2003, Russia's control of corruption was at -0.78, a level not seen since. This decline from the peak and the current ranking close to that of peer countries such as Bangladesh (-1.15) and Iraq (-1.20) suggests a concerning level of corruption in the country. The current score is also the lowest in Russia's history, surpassing the previous trough of -1.05 recorded in 1996. If Russia is to improve its control of corruption and move closer to the global average, it will likely require significant reforms and increased accountability in government institutions.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.26 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.20 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.20 | −0.09 | #174 |
| 2023 | -1.10 | −0.12 | #171 |
| 2022 | -0.98 | −0.06 | #165 |
| 2021 | -0.92 | +0.01 | #163 |
| 2020 | -0.93 | −0.11 | #164 |
| 2019 | -0.82 | +0.05 | #154 |
| 2018 | -0.87 | +0.05 | #164 |
| 2017 | -0.91 | −0.08 | #169 |
| 2016 | -0.84 | +0.14 | #159 |
| 2015 | -0.97 | −0.06 | #171 |
| 2014 | -0.92 | +0.10 | #166 |
| 2013 | -1.02 | +0.03 | #169 |
| 2012 | -1.05 | +0.02 | #170 |
| 2011 | -1.07 | +0.02 | #169 |
| 2010 | -1.10 | +0.04 | #174 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Russian Federation matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw control of corruption improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Russian Federation's control of corruption was -1.20 in 2025. Ranked 174th globally. This represents a 8.4% decrease from the previous year.
Russian Federation's control of corruption peaked at -0.78 in 2003.
The lowest control of corruption in Russian Federation was -1.20 in 2025.
Russian Federation ranks 174th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Russian Federation's control of corruption is projected to reach -1.20 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Russian Federation in 2025 was -1.20. This ranks 174th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Russian Federation Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/russian-federation/control-of-corruption/},
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year = {2026}
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