Sweden Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Sweden's control of corruption was 2.01 in 2025, ranked 7th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Sweden's control of corruption stood at 2.01 in 2025, a decline of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.01 by 2025. Sweden ranked 7th globally.
Sweden’s score on the World Bank’s Control of Corruption index fell from 2.17 in 1996 to a trough of 2.01 in 2025, placing the country seventh globally and marking the lowest point in the 26‑year series. The indicator peaked at 2.28 in 2012, a level that still exceeds the current figure by 0.27 points, suggesting a gradual erosion of perceived integrity over the past decade. Compared with peers, Sweden trails Singapore’s 2.03 and Switzerland’s 2.04, yet remains above the Netherlands at 1.90, indicating that while the Nordic model retains relative strength, it is not immune to incremental declines. The downward trajectory coincides with broader concerns about regulatory capture and lobbying intensity in advanced economies, factors that have been highlighted in recent transparency assessments. Continued improvement will likely depend on strengthening whistle‑blower protections and enhancing public‑sector procurement oversight, which could reverse the modest but persistent slide in Sweden’s corruption control performance.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.99 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.01 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.01 | −0.02 | #7 |
| 2023 | 2.03 | −0.03 | #6 |
| 2022 | 2.06 | −0.04 | #6 |
| 2021 | 2.10 | +0.00 | #6 |
| 2020 | 2.09 | +0.00 | #5 |
| 2019 | 2.09 | −0.02 | #5 |
| 2018 | 2.11 | +0.01 | #5 |
| 2017 | 2.10 | −0.01 | #5 |
| 2016 | 2.11 | −0.04 | #5 |
| 2015 | 2.15 | +0.03 | #5 |
| 2014 | 2.11 | −0.13 | #6 |
| 2013 | 2.24 | −0.04 | #4 |
| 2012 | 2.28 | +0.11 | #3 |
| 2011 | 2.17 | −0.05 | #4 |
| 2010 | 2.22 | −0.02 | #3 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sweden matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. 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
Sweden's control of corruption was 2.01 in 2025. Ranked 7th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from the previous year.
Sweden's control of corruption peaked at 2.28 in 2012.
The lowest control of corruption in Sweden was 2.01 in 2025.
Sweden ranks 7th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Sweden's control of corruption is projected to reach 2.01 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Sweden in 2025 was 2.01. This ranks 7th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sweden_control-of-corruption,
title = {Sweden Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sweden/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}