Corruption (Control of Corruption Index): Iraq
Iraq's corruption (control of corruption index) is currently -1.321 index as of 2023. # Iraq Corruption Index Iraq's Control of Corruption score was -1.
Current (2023)
-1.321 index
-8.9% y/y
Peak (2003)
-1.209 index
Low (1996)
-1.602 index
Source
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators
1996–2023 · 25 pts
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Iraq
1996 — 2023
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Iraq
Analysis# Iraq Corruption Index
Iraq's Control of Corruption score was -1.32 in 2023, indicating high corruption. Since 1996 the score has improved by 0.28 points.
The highest score on record was -1.21 in 2003; the lowest was -1.60 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 | -1.321 index | -8.87% |
| 2022 | -1.213 index | +4.41% |
| 2021 | -1.269 index | +4.84% |
| 2020 | -1.334 index | +4.03% |
| 2019 | -1.39 index | +4.70% |
| 2018 | -1.458 index | -1.86% |
| 2017 | -1.432 index | +2.09% |
| 2016 | -1.462 index | -2.02% |
| 2015 | -1.433 index | -5.10% |
| 2014 | -1.364 index | -3.65% |
| 2013 | -1.316 index | -5.40% |
| 2012 | -1.248 index | +0.78% |
| 2011 | -1.258 index | +7.71% |
| 2010 | -1.363 index | -2.64% |
| 2009 | -1.328 index | +9.17% |
| 2008 | -1.462 index | -0.06% |
| 2007 | -1.461 index | -0.74% |
| 2006 | -1.451 index | -5.29% |
| 2005 | -1.378 index | +7.49% |
| 2004 | -1.489 index | -23.16% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -1.209 index | +13.19% |
| 2002 | -1.393 index | +5.33% |
| 2000 | -1.472 index | -3.44% |
| 1998 | -1.423 index | +11.21% |
| 1996 | -1.602 index | — |
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