Corruption (Control of Corruption Index): Australia
Australia's corruption (control of corruption index) is currently 1.781 index as of 2023. # Australia Corruption Index Australia's Control of Corruption score was 1.
Current (2023)
1.781 index
+1.0% y/y
Peak (2009)
2.042 index
Low (2020)
1.633 index
Source
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators
1996–2023 · 25 pts
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Australia
1996 — 2023
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Australia
Analysis# Australia Corruption Index
Australia's Control of Corruption score was 1.78 in 2023, indicating very low corruption. Since 1996 the score has remained roughly stable.
The highest score on record was 2.04 in 2009; the lowest was 1.63 in 2020.
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 | 1.781 index | +0.95% |
| 2022 | 1.764 index | +3.34% |
| 2021 | 1.707 index | +4.56% |
| 2020 | 1.633 index | -8.67% |
| 2019 | 1.788 index | +1.17% |
| 2018 | 1.767 index | +0.83% |
| 2017 | 1.753 index | -1.09% |
| 2016 | 1.772 index | -3.75% |
| 2015 | 1.841 index | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 1.849 index | +4.02% |
| 2013 | 1.778 index | -10.10% |
| 2012 | 1.978 index | -2.96% |
| 2011 | 2.038 index | +0.71% |
| 2010 | 2.024 index | -0.89% |
| 2009 | 2.042 index | +0.71% |
| 2008 | 2.027 index | +1.32% |
| 2007 | 2.001 index | +2.57% |
| 2006 | 1.951 index | +0.42% |
| 2005 | 1.943 index | -3.15% |
| 2004 | 2.006 index | +5.83% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1.895 index | +7.60% |
| 2002 | 1.761 index | -5.41% |
| 2000 | 1.862 index | +3.56% |
| 1998 | 1.798 index | -4.22% |
| 1996 | 1.877 index | — |
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