Uruguay Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Uruguay's control of corruption was 1.87 in 2025, ranked 10th globally. This represents a 18.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Uruguay's control of corruption stood at 1.87 in 2025, a rise of +0.29 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.87 by 2025. Uruguay ranked 10th globally.
Uruguay’s performance on the World Bank’s Control of Corruption indicator has risen steadily over the 26‑year series, moving from 1.12 in 1996 to an all‑time peak of 1.87 in 2025, which also places the country at rank 10 globally. The lowest point was recorded in 2004 at 0.89, after which incremental improvements accelerated, particularly after 2010, reflecting a series of anti‑corruption reforms and increased transparency in public procurement. In 2025 Uruguay’s score of 1.87 is narrowly below the Seychelles (1.98) and the Netherlands (1.90), and slightly above Australia (1.78) and Luxembourg (1.78), indicating that the nation now competes with the higher‑performing peers in the index. The upward trajectory suggests that continued institutional strengthening and enforcement of integrity measures could sustain the gains, while any reversal in political commitment or fiscal stress might stall or reverse the progress.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.97 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.87 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.87 | +0.29 | #10 |
| 2023 | 1.57 | −0.04 | #17 |
| 2022 | 1.61 | +0.02 | #18 |
| 2021 | 1.59 | +0.22 | #19 |
| 2020 | 1.36 | +0.17 | #24 |
| 2019 | 1.20 | −0.01 | #26 |
| 2018 | 1.21 | −0.05 | #28 |
| 2017 | 1.25 | +0.01 | #26 |
| 2016 | 1.25 | −0.05 | #24 |
| 2015 | 1.30 | −0.09 | #24 |
| 2014 | 1.39 | −0.01 | #22 |
| 2013 | 1.40 | +0.02 | #23 |
| 2012 | 1.38 | +0.09 | #25 |
| 2011 | 1.29 | −0.01 | #27 |
| 2010 | 1.30 | +0.05 | #30 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uruguay matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. 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
Uruguay's control of corruption was 1.87 in 2025. Ranked 10th globally. This represents a 18.6% increase from the previous year.
Uruguay's control of corruption peaked at 1.87 in 2025.
The lowest control of corruption in Uruguay was 0.89 in 2004.
Uruguay ranks 10th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Uruguay's control of corruption is projected to reach 1.87 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Uruguay in 2025 was 1.87. This ranks 10th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uruguay_control-of-corruption,
title = {Uruguay Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uruguay/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}