Trinidad and Tobago Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Trinidad and Tobago's control of corruption was -0.48 in 2025, ranked 127th globally. This represents a 27.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
Trinidad and Tobago’s score on the World Bank’s Control of Corruption indicator has fallen sharply over the 26‑year series, moving from an all‑time peak of 0.90 in 1996 to a trough of –0.48 in 2025, placing the nation at 127th in the global ranking. The decline reflects a sustained erosion of perceived integrity in public institutions, with the most recent figure of –0.48 matching the scores of peers such as Thailand and Guyana and closely mirroring Maldives (–0.47) and Tunisia (–0.47). This convergence with other lower‑ranked economies suggests that the challenges confronting Trinidad and Tobago are not isolated but part of a broader regional pattern of weakening governance standards. While the downward trajectory underscores persistent vulnerabilities, any substantial reforms in anti‑corruption legislation, enforcement capacity, or transparency mechanisms could alter the path and potentially improve the country’s standing in future assessments.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
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.
Trinidad and Tobago's control of corruption peaked at 0.90 in 1996.
The lowest control of corruption in Trinidad and Tobago was -0.48 in 2025.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 127th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Trinidad and Tobago's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.48 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was -0.48. This ranks 127th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_control-of-corruption,
title = {Trinidad and Tobago Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}