United States Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
United States's control of corruption was 1.07 in 2025, ranked 34th globally. This represents a 4.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
United States's control of corruption stood at 1.07 in 2025, a decline of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.07 by 2025. United States ranked 34th globally.
The United States recorded a Control of Corruption score of 1.07 in 2025, placing it 34th globally, a modest decline from the 1.57 observed in 1996 and well below the all‑time peak of 1.87 reached in 2002. The trough of 1.02 in 2021 marks the lowest point in the 26‑year series, after which the score rebounded slightly but remains under the early‑1990s level. Compared with its nearest peer, Cabo Verde, which posted a score of 1.08, the United States lags marginally behind, while the United Arab Emirates outperforms it at 1.14. The persistent downward trajectory since the early 2000s suggests that without substantive reforms in transparency, enforcement, and public sector accountability, the United States may continue to hover near the lower end of the World Bank’s governance spectrum. Future improvements will likely depend on the effectiveness of anti‑corruption legislation and the robustness of institutional oversight.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.07 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.07 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.07 | −0.05 | #34 |
| 2023 | 1.12 | +0.02 | #35 |
| 2022 | 1.10 | +0.08 | #36 |
| 2021 | 1.02 | −0.02 | #36 |
| 2020 | 1.04 | −0.14 | #38 |
| 2019 | 1.18 | −0.11 | #27 |
| 2018 | 1.29 | −0.05 | #26 |
| 2017 | 1.34 | +0.01 | #25 |
| 2016 | 1.33 | −0.03 | #22 |
| 2015 | 1.36 | −0.01 | #23 |
| 2014 | 1.37 | +0.07 | #23 |
| 2013 | 1.31 | −0.10 | #26 |
| 2012 | 1.40 | +0.14 | #24 |
| 2011 | 1.26 | −0.00 | #32 |
| 2010 | 1.27 | −0.02 | #32 |
Analysis
United States's control of corruption was 1.07 in 2025, a decline of −0.05 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 1.07 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
United States's control of corruption was 1.07 in 2025. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 4.4% decrease from the previous year.
United States's control of corruption peaked at 1.87 in 2002.
The lowest control of corruption in United States was 1.02 in 2021.
United States ranks 34th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
United States's control of corruption is projected to reach 1.07 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of United States in 2025 was 1.07. This ranks 34th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-states_control-of-corruption,
title = {United States Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-states/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}