Corruption (Control of Corruption Index): Germany
Germany's corruption (control of corruption index) is currently 1.664 index as of 2023. # Germany Corruption Index Germany's Control of Corruption score was 1.
Current (2023)
1.664 index
-8.5% y/y
Peak (1998)
1.998 index
Low (2023)
1.664 index
Source
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators
1996–2023 · 25 pts
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Germany
1996 — 2023
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Germany
Analysis# Germany Corruption Index
Germany's Control of Corruption score was 1.66 in 2023, indicating very low corruption. Since 1996 the score has worsened by 0.24 points.
The highest score on record was 2.00 in 1998; the lowest was 1.66 in 2023.
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 | 1.664 index | -8.48% |
| 2022 | 1.818 index | +1.99% |
| 2021 | 1.783 index | -2.32% |
| 2020 | 1.825 index | -2.13% |
| 2019 | 1.865 index | -1.75% |
| 2018 | 1.898 index | +5.64% |
| 2017 | 1.797 index | +0.88% |
| 2016 | 1.781 index | +0.31% |
| 2015 | 1.776 index | -2.01% |
| 2014 | 1.812 index | +0.79% |
| 2013 | 1.798 index | -1.08% |
| 2012 | 1.818 index | +4.34% |
| 2011 | 1.742 index | -1.39% |
| 2010 | 1.766 index | +1.16% |
| 2009 | 1.746 index | +0.02% |
| 2008 | 1.746 index | +1.12% |
| 2007 | 1.727 index | -3.74% |
| 2006 | 1.794 index | -4.36% |
| 2005 | 1.875 index | +1.92% |
| 2004 | 1.84 index | -1.90% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1.876 index | -0.69% |
| 2002 | 1.889 index | +4.84% |
| 2000 | 1.802 index | -9.83% |
| 1998 | 1.998 index | +4.87% |
| 1996 | 1.905 index | — |
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