Corruption (Control of Corruption Index): Afghanistan
Afghanistan's corruption (control of corruption index) is currently -1.155 index as of 2023. # Afghanistan Corruption Index Afghanistan's Control of Corruption score was -1.
Current (2023)
-1.155 index
+2.4% y/y
Peak (2021)
-1.152 index
Low (2008)
-1.672 index
Source
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators
1996–2023 · 25 pts
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Afghanistan
1996 — 2023
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Afghanistan
Analysis# Afghanistan Corruption Index
Afghanistan's Control of Corruption score was -1.15 in 2023, indicating high corruption. Since 1996 the score has improved by 0.14 points.
The highest score on record was -1.15 in 2021; the lowest was -1.67 in 2008.
The Control of Corruption indicator is part of the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators. It captures perceptions of the extent to which public power is exercised for private gain, ranging from approximately -2.5 (high corruption) to +2.5 (low corruption). Higher values indicate better governance.
Historical Data
25 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -1.155 index | +2.43% |
| 2022 | -1.184 index | -2.73% |
| 2021 | -1.152 index | +22.84% |
| 2020 | -1.493 index | -5.22% |
| 2019 | -1.419 index | +5.56% |
| 2018 | -1.503 index | +1.78% |
| 2017 | -1.53 index | +0.66% |
| 2016 | -1.54 index | -13.69% |
| 2015 | -1.355 index | +0.75% |
| 2014 | -1.365 index | +5.60% |
| 2013 | -1.446 index | -1.09% |
| 2012 | -1.43 index | +10.63% |
| 2011 | -1.6 index | +2.73% |
| 2010 | -1.645 index | -6.00% |
| 2009 | -1.552 index | +7.16% |
| 2008 | -1.672 index | -3.65% |
| 2007 | -1.613 index | -11.54% |
| 2006 | -1.446 index | +0.07% |
| 2005 | -1.447 index | -7.15% |
| 2004 | -1.351 index | -0.48% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -1.344 index | -7.44% |
| 2002 | -1.251 index | +1.62% |
| 2000 | -1.272 index | -8.14% |
| 1998 | -1.176 index | +8.96% |
| 1996 | -1.292 index | — |
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