Corruption (Control of Corruption Index): Bulgaria
Bulgaria's corruption (control of corruption index) is currently -0.138 index as of 2023. # Bulgaria Corruption Index Bulgaria's Control of Corruption score was -0.
Current (2023)
-0.138 index
+12.9% y/y
Peak (2004)
0.068 index
Low (1996)
-0.362 index
Source
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators
1996–2023 · 25 pts
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Bulgaria
1996 — 2023
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Bulgaria
Analysis# Bulgaria Corruption Index
Bulgaria's Control of Corruption score was -0.14 in 2023, indicating moderate corruption levels. Since 1996 the score has improved by 0.22 points.
The highest score on record was 0.07 in 2004; the lowest was -0.36 in 1996.
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 | -0.138 index | +12.95% |
| 2022 | -0.158 index | +38.71% |
| 2021 | -0.258 index | +19.92% |
| 2020 | -0.322 index | -77.88% |
| 2019 | -0.181 index | +3.72% |
| 2018 | -0.188 index | +4.13% |
| 2017 | -0.196 index | +24.74% |
| 2016 | -0.261 index | +24.70% |
| 2015 | -0.346 index | -14.27% |
| 2014 | -0.303 index | +7.54% |
| 2013 | -0.328 index | -16.50% |
| 2012 | -0.281 index | -4.53% |
| 2011 | -0.269 index | -13.60% |
| 2010 | -0.237 index | -3.38% |
| 2009 | -0.229 index | +16.57% |
| 2008 | -0.275 index | -18.55% |
| 2007 | -0.232 index | -109.60% |
| 2006 | -0.111 index | -689.94% |
| 2005 | 0.019 index | -72.52% |
| 2004 | 0.068 index | +178.11% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -0.087 index | +49.21% |
| 2002 | -0.172 index | +3.75% |
| 2000 | -0.179 index | -0.22% |
| 1998 | -0.178 index | +50.70% |
| 1996 | -0.362 index | — |
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