Serbia Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Serbia's control of corruption was -0.45 in 2025, ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Serbia's control of corruption stood at -0.45 in 2025, a decline of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.45 by 2025. Serbia ranked 122nd globally.
Serbia's control of corruption has been a persistent concern, with a score of -0.45 in 2025 ranking it #122 globally according to the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators. This represents a slight improvement from the all-time trough of -1.20 in 1998, but still lags behind several peer countries, including Sri Lanka, which boasts a comparable score of -0.44. The country's control of corruption has also shown a mixed record since 1996, with a peak score of -0.25 in 2014. Notably, this improvement coincided with a period of relative stability and economic growth in the region. However, despite this progress, corruption remains a significant issue, and Serbia's ranking is still below that of South Africa, which has a score of -0.46. To reverse this trend, Serbia will need to continue implementing robust anti-corruption measures and strengthen its institutions to promote transparency and accountability.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.45 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.45 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.45 | −0.01 | #122 |
| 2023 | -0.45 | +0.01 | #124 |
| 2022 | -0.46 | +0.00 | #129 |
| 2021 | -0.46 | −0.01 | #129 |
| 2020 | -0.45 | −0.00 | #126 |
| 2019 | -0.45 | −0.05 | #125 |
| 2018 | -0.40 | +0.04 | #120 |
| 2017 | -0.44 | −0.05 | #117 |
| 2016 | -0.38 | −0.06 | #116 |
| 2015 | -0.32 | −0.07 | #108 |
| 2014 | -0.25 | +0.08 | #98 |
| 2013 | -0.33 | +0.03 | #106 |
| 2012 | -0.36 | −0.06 | #108 |
| 2011 | -0.30 | +0.02 | #100 |
| 2010 | -0.32 | −0.00 | #105 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Serbia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw control of corruption improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Serbia's control of corruption was -0.45 in 2025. Ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year.
Serbia's control of corruption peaked at -0.25 in 2014.
The lowest control of corruption in Serbia was -1.20 in 1998.
Serbia ranks 122nd globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Serbia's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.45 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Serbia in 2025 was -0.45. This ranks 122nd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Serbia Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/serbia/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}