Corruption (Control of Corruption Index): El Salvador
El Salvador's corruption (control of corruption index) is currently -0.561 index as of 2023. # El Salvador Corruption Index El Salvador's Control of Corruption score was -0.
Current (2023)
-0.561 index
+12.6% y/y
Peak (2009)
-0.23 index
Low (1998)
-0.891 index
Source
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators
1996–2023 · 25 pts
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — El Salvador
1996 — 2023
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — El Salvador
Analysis# El Salvador Corruption Index
El Salvador's Control of Corruption score was -0.56 in 2023, indicating high corruption. Since 1996 the score has improved by 0.30 points.
The highest score on record was -0.23 in 2009; the lowest was -0.89 in 1998.
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 | -0.561 index | +12.64% |
| 2022 | -0.643 index | -16.04% |
| 2021 | -0.554 index | +4.14% |
| 2020 | -0.578 index | -7.39% |
| 2019 | -0.538 index | +8.28% |
| 2018 | -0.586 index | -9.75% |
| 2017 | -0.534 index | +3.92% |
| 2016 | -0.556 index | -24.19% |
| 2015 | -0.448 index | -19.36% |
| 2014 | -0.375 index | -7.40% |
| 2013 | -0.349 index | +15.31% |
| 2012 | -0.413 index | -66.47% |
| 2011 | -0.248 index | +4.18% |
| 2010 | -0.259 index | -12.33% |
| 2009 | -0.23 index | +43.99% |
| 2008 | -0.411 index | +2.85% |
| 2007 | -0.423 index | -25.94% |
| 2006 | -0.336 index | +33.96% |
| 2005 | -0.509 index | -5.83% |
| 2004 | -0.481 index | -15.33% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -0.417 index | +48.74% |
| 2002 | -0.813 index | -9.08% |
| 2000 | -0.745 index | +16.31% |
| 1998 | -0.891 index | -2.94% |
| 1996 | -0.865 index | — |
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