Corruption (Control of Corruption Index): Belgium
Belgium's corruption (control of corruption index) is currently 1.337 index as of 2023. # Belgium Corruption Index Belgium's Control of Corruption score was 1.
Current (2023)
1.337 index
-10.6% y/y
Peak (2013)
1.604 index
Low (2006)
1.301 index
Source
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators
1996–2023 · 25 pts
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Belgium
1996 — 2023
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Belgium
Analysis# Belgium Corruption Index
Belgium's Control of Corruption score was 1.34 in 2023, indicating low corruption. Since 1996 the score has remained roughly stable.
The highest score on record was 1.60 in 2013; the lowest was 1.30 in 2006.
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 | 1.337 index | -10.58% |
| 2022 | 1.495 index | +2.73% |
| 2021 | 1.455 index | +0.65% |
| 2020 | 1.446 index | -0.21% |
| 2019 | 1.449 index | +1.34% |
| 2018 | 1.43 index | +1.81% |
| 2017 | 1.404 index | -8.30% |
| 2016 | 1.531 index | +3.85% |
| 2015 | 1.474 index | -2.53% |
| 2014 | 1.513 index | -5.71% |
| 2013 | 1.604 index | +2.90% |
| 2012 | 1.559 index | +2.58% |
| 2011 | 1.52 index | +3.13% |
| 2010 | 1.474 index | +1.50% |
| 2009 | 1.452 index | +6.56% |
| 2008 | 1.363 index | +1.13% |
| 2007 | 1.347 index | +3.54% |
| 2006 | 1.301 index | -5.51% |
| 2005 | 1.377 index | +1.23% |
| 2004 | 1.36 index | -1.07% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1.375 index | -5.67% |
| 2002 | 1.458 index | +0.76% |
| 2000 | 1.447 index | +10.18% |
| 1998 | 1.313 index | -3.41% |
| 1996 | 1.36 index | — |
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