Corruption (Control of Corruption Index): Costa Rica
Costa Rica's corruption (control of corruption index) is currently 0.654 index as of 2023. # Costa Rica Corruption Index Costa Rica's Control of Corruption score was 0.
Current (2023)
0.654 index
+40.3% y/y
Peak (1998)
0.756 index
Low (2004)
0.285 index
Source
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators
1996–2023 · 25 pts
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Costa Rica
1996 — 2023
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Costa Rica
Analysis# Costa Rica Corruption Index
Costa Rica's Control of Corruption score was 0.65 in 2023, indicating low corruption. Since 1996 the score has remained roughly stable.
The highest score on record was 0.76 in 1998; the lowest was 0.28 in 2004.
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 | 0.654 index | +40.33% |
| 2022 | 0.466 index | -0.95% |
| 2021 | 0.47 index | -28.89% |
| 2020 | 0.661 index | +5.51% |
| 2019 | 0.627 index | +25.09% |
| 2018 | 0.501 index | +15.90% |
| 2017 | 0.432 index | -36.25% |
| 2016 | 0.678 index | -1.27% |
| 2015 | 0.687 index | -5.28% |
| 2014 | 0.725 index | +25.62% |
| 2013 | 0.577 index | +1.17% |
| 2012 | 0.571 index | -3.78% |
| 2011 | 0.593 index | -10.72% |
| 2010 | 0.664 index | -7.14% |
| 2009 | 0.715 index | +45.06% |
| 2008 | 0.493 index | +7.90% |
| 2007 | 0.457 index | +20.72% |
| 2006 | 0.379 index | +3.69% |
| 2005 | 0.365 index | +28.17% |
| 2004 | 0.285 index | -44.84% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0.517 index | +16.19% |
| 2002 | 0.445 index | -36.36% |
| 2000 | 0.699 index | -7.60% |
| 1998 | 0.756 index | +8.60% |
| 1996 | 0.696 index | — |
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