Uganda Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Uganda's control of corruption was -0.97 in 2025, ranked 164th globally. This represents a 7.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Uganda's control of corruption stood at -0.97 in 2025, a rise of +0.08 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.97 by 2025. Uganda ranked 164th globally.
Uganda’s score on the World Bank’s Control of Corruption index has deteriorated markedly since the series began, slipping from its all‑time peak of –0.72 in 1996 to a trough of –1.17 in 2019 before registering –0.97 in 2025, placing the country 164th out of 190 economies. The 26‑year coverage shows a persistent downward trajectory, indicating that perceived corruption has intensified despite occasional modest recoveries. Compared with peers of similar ranking, Uganda’s 2025 figure of –0.97 is marginally better than Guinea‑Bissau’s –0.98 but worse than Mali’s –0.96, underscoring a regional pattern of weak governance controls. The sharp decline to the 2019 trough coincided with heightened political centralisation and limited reforms in the public sector, factors that have continued to shape perceptions of corruption. If anti‑corruption legislation is strengthened and enforcement mechanisms become more transparent, the downward trend could be arrested and potentially reversed in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.94 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.97 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.97 | +0.08 | #164 |
| 2023 | -1.04 | +0.02 | #169 |
| 2022 | -1.06 | −0.03 | #170 |
| 2021 | -1.03 | +0.04 | #170 |
| 2020 | -1.07 | +0.11 | #170 |
| 2019 | -1.17 | −0.12 | #180 |
| 2018 | -1.05 | +0.02 | #175 |
| 2017 | -1.07 | +0.02 | #175 |
| 2016 | -1.09 | −0.01 | #177 |
| 2015 | -1.08 | +0.02 | #176 |
| 2014 | -1.10 | −0.04 | #175 |
| 2013 | -1.06 | −0.05 | #174 |
| 2012 | -1.00 | −0.07 | #166 |
| 2011 | -0.94 | −0.01 | #162 |
| 2010 | -0.92 | −0.01 | #163 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw control of corruption improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda's control of corruption was -0.97 in 2025. Ranked 164th globally. This represents a 7.2% increase from the previous year.
Uganda's control of corruption peaked at -0.72 in 1996.
The lowest control of corruption in Uganda was -1.17 in 2019.
Uganda ranks 164th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Uganda's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.97 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Uganda in 2025 was -0.97. This ranks 164th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uganda_control-of-corruption,
title = {Uganda Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}