Corruption (Control of Corruption Index): Benin
Benin's corruption (control of corruption index) is currently -0.05 index as of 2023. # Benin Corruption Index Benin's Control of Corruption score was -0.
Current (2023)
-0.05 index
+44.8% y/y
Peak (2020)
-0.04 index
Low (2005)
-0.871 index
Source
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators
1996–2023 · 25 pts
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Benin
1996 — 2023
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Benin
Analysis# Benin Corruption Index
Benin's Control of Corruption score was -0.05 in 2023, indicating moderate corruption levels. Since 1996 the score has improved by 0.50 points.
The highest score on record was -0.04 in 2020; the lowest was -0.87 in 2005.
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 | -0.05 index | +44.82% |
| 2022 | -0.09 index | +47.31% |
| 2021 | -0.171 index | -326.53% |
| 2020 | -0.04 index | +87.86% |
| 2019 | -0.329 index | +15.90% |
| 2018 | -0.392 index | +32.07% |
| 2017 | -0.576 index | -8.97% |
| 2016 | -0.529 index | +6.16% |
| 2015 | -0.564 index | +15.82% |
| 2014 | -0.67 index | +10.19% |
| 2013 | -0.746 index | +13.09% |
| 2012 | -0.858 index | -41.70% |
| 2011 | -0.605 index | +9.01% |
| 2010 | -0.665 index | -6.08% |
| 2009 | -0.627 index | -22.02% |
| 2008 | -0.514 index | -9.35% |
| 2007 | -0.47 index | +19.92% |
| 2006 | -0.587 index | +32.62% |
| 2005 | -0.871 index | -54.76% |
| 2004 | -0.563 index | +2.52% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -0.578 index | +27.41% |
| 2002 | -0.796 index | -13.52% |
| 2000 | -0.701 index | -7.93% |
| 1998 | -0.649 index | -18.48% |
| 1996 | -0.548 index | — |
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