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Trinidad and Tobago Control of Corruption

Control of Corruption  CC.EST

-0.48 −0.10 (-27.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #127 Global Peak 0.90 (1996) Source World Bank WGI

Trinidad and Tobago Control of Corruption (1996–2025)

Overview

Trinidad and Tobago's control of corruption stood at -0.48 in 2025, a decline of +0.10 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.48 by 2025. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 127th globally.

Data & projection

Year Control of Corruption YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.52 - -
2025* trend -0.48 - -
2025 -0.48 −0.10 #127
2023 -0.37 +0.01 #118
2022 -0.38 −0.08 #119
2021 -0.30 −0.14 #108
2020 -0.16 +0.10 #104
2019 -0.26 +0.12 #107
2018 -0.38 +0.01 #117
2017 -0.39 −0.09 #115
2016 -0.30 +0.06 #110
2015 -0.37 +0.10 #112
2014 -0.46 −0.21 #120
2013 -0.25 −0.07 #98
2012 -0.18 −0.05 #92
2011 -0.14 +0.07 #90
2010 -0.21 −0.15 #94
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 +12.9% GDP growth 3.7% C/A balance 14.1%
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

Trinidad and Tobago matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. 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 Trinidad and Tobago's control of corruption?

Trinidad and Tobago's control of corruption was -0.48 in 2025. Ranked 127th globally. This represents a 27.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest control of corruption in Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago's control of corruption peaked at 0.90 in 1996.

What was the lowest control of corruption in Trinidad and Tobago?

The lowest control of corruption in Trinidad and Tobago was -0.48 in 2025.

How does Trinidad and Tobago rank in control of corruption?

Trinidad and Tobago ranks 127th 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 Trinidad and Tobago in 2025?

Trinidad and Tobago's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.48 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the control of corruption of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025?

The control of corruption of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was -0.48. This ranks 127th in the world.

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