Corruption (Control of Corruption Index): Bahrain
Bahrain's corruption (control of corruption index) is currently 0.178 index as of 2023. # Bahrain Corruption Index Bahrain's Control of Corruption score was 0.
Current (2023)
0.178 index
+27.4% y/y
Peak (2002)
0.792 index
Low (2018)
-0.176 index
Source
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators
1996–2023 · 25 pts
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Bahrain
1996 — 2023
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Bahrain
Analysis# Bahrain Corruption Index
Bahrain's Control of Corruption score was 0.18 in 2023, indicating moderate corruption levels. Since 1996 the score has worsened by 0.15 points.
The highest score on record was 0.79 in 2002; the lowest was -0.18 in 2018.
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 | 0.178 index | +27.43% |
| 2022 | 0.14 index | -3.43% |
| 2021 | 0.144 index | +255.39% |
| 2020 | -0.093 index | -144.32% |
| 2019 | -0.038 index | +78.41% |
| 2018 | -0.176 index | -3.04% |
| 2017 | -0.171 index | -259.87% |
| 2016 | -0.048 index | -144.45% |
| 2015 | 0.107 index | -60.84% |
| 2014 | 0.273 index | -35.88% |
| 2013 | 0.426 index | +16.20% |
| 2012 | 0.367 index | +74.55% |
| 2011 | 0.21 index | +17.11% |
| 2010 | 0.179 index | -0.72% |
| 2009 | 0.181 index | -0.66% |
| 2008 | 0.182 index | +3.57% |
| 2007 | 0.176 index | -6.70% |
| 2006 | 0.188 index | -50.89% |
| 2005 | 0.383 index | -12.27% |
| 2004 | 0.437 index | +16.73% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0.374 index | -52.75% |
| 2002 | 0.792 index | +119.66% |
| 2000 | 0.36 index | +43.74% |
| 1998 | 0.251 index | -23.70% |
| 1996 | 0.329 index | — |
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