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Sri Lanka Control of Corruption

Control of Corruption  CC.EST

-0.44 −0.05 (-13.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #121 Global Peak -0.06 (1996) Source World Bank WGI

Sri Lanka Control of Corruption (1996–2025)

Overview

Sri Lanka's control of corruption stood at -0.44 in 2025, a decline of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.44 by 2025. Sri Lanka ranked 121st globally.

Data & projection

Year Control of Corruption YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.46 - -
2025* trend -0.44 - -
2025 -0.44 −0.05 #121
2023 -0.38 −0.00 #120
2022 -0.38 −0.03 #120
2021 -0.36 −0.03 #116
2020 -0.33 −0.03 #114
2019 -0.30 +0.05 #112
2018 -0.35 +0.14 #116
2017 -0.49 −0.15 #122
2016 -0.34 +0.04 #112
2015 -0.38 −0.03 #114
2014 -0.35 −0.12 #109
2013 -0.22 +0.02 #95
2012 -0.24 +0.16 #98
2011 -0.40 +0.02 #114
2010 -0.42 −0.02 #116
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +38.3% GDP growth 5.0% C/A balance 1.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Sri Lanka 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

What is Sri Lanka's control of corruption?

Sri Lanka's control of corruption was -0.44 in 2025. Ranked 121st globally. This represents a 13.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest control of corruption in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka's control of corruption peaked at -0.06 in 1996.

What was the lowest control of corruption in Sri Lanka?

The lowest control of corruption in Sri Lanka was -0.49 in 2017.

How does Sri Lanka rank in control of corruption?

Sri Lanka ranks 121st globally in control of corruption as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for control of corruption?

The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.

What is the projected control of corruption of Sri Lanka in 2025?

Sri Lanka's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.44 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the control of corruption of Sri Lanka in 2025?

The control of corruption of Sri Lanka in 2025 was -0.44. This ranks 121st in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_control-of-corruption, title = {Sri Lanka Control of Corruption}, url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/control-of-corruption}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }