Syrian Arab Republic Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Syrian Arab Republic's control of corruption was -1.80 in 2025, ranked 202nd globally. This represents a 3.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Syrian Arab Republic's control of corruption stood at -1.80 in 2025, a decline of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.80 by 2025. Syrian Arab Republic ranked 202nd globally.
Syria's control of corruption has been a persistent concern, exhibiting a downward trend over the past two and a half decades. The country's all-time high of -0.40 in 2002, ranking it 141st globally, marked a brief respite in its struggles with corruption. Since then, Syria's ranking has steadily deteriorated, with the latest available data placing it at -1.80, ranking it 202nd globally. This represents a significant decline from its peak, and Syria now lags behind several of its regional peers, including Somalia, which shares the same -1.80 score. The country's struggles with corruption are compounded by ongoing conflict and economic instability, creating a challenging environment for governance and development. The trajectory of Syria's control of corruption is likely to remain uncertain in the near term, with a potential for improvement contingent upon the resolution of the ongoing conflict and the establishment of a stable and effective governance framework.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.82 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.80 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.80 | −0.05 | #202 |
| 2023 | -1.75 | +0.03 | #202 |
| 2022 | -1.78 | +0.02 | #201 |
| 2021 | -1.80 | −0.06 | #202 |
| 2020 | -1.74 | −0.03 | #202 |
| 2019 | -1.71 | −0.06 | #200 |
| 2018 | -1.65 | −0.06 | #200 |
| 2017 | -1.58 | +0.01 | #198 |
| 2016 | -1.59 | −0.02 | #199 |
| 2015 | -1.57 | −0.01 | #199 |
| 2014 | -1.56 | −0.29 | #198 |
| 2013 | -1.27 | −0.05 | #184 |
| 2012 | -1.22 | −0.12 | #180 |
| 2011 | -1.10 | +0.00 | #174 |
| 2010 | -1.10 | −0.05 | #175 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Syrian Arab Republic matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2019. 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
Syrian Arab Republic's control of corruption was -1.80 in 2025. Ranked 202nd globally. This represents a 3.1% decrease from the previous year.
Syrian Arab Republic's control of corruption peaked at -0.40 in 2002.
The lowest control of corruption in Syrian Arab Republic was -1.80 in 2025.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 202nd globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Syrian Arab Republic's control of corruption is projected to reach -1.80 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Syrian Arab Republic in 2025 was -1.80. This ranks 202nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_syrian-arab-republic_control-of-corruption,
title = {Syrian Arab Republic Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/syrian-arab-republic/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}