Corruption (Control of Corruption Index): Japan
Japan's corruption (control of corruption index) is currently 1.396 index as of 2023. # Japan Corruption Index Japan's Control of Corruption score was 1.
Current (2023)
1.396 index
-9.4% y/y
Peak (2014)
1.69 index
Low (2002)
0.937 index
Source
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators
1996–2023 · 25 pts
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Japan
1996 — 2023
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Japan
Analysis# Japan Corruption Index
Japan's Control of Corruption score was 1.40 in 2023, indicating low corruption. Since 1996 the score has improved by 0.20 points.
The highest score on record was 1.69 in 2014; the lowest was 0.94 in 2002.
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 | 1.396 index | -9.37% |
| 2022 | 1.54 index | +0.27% |
| 2021 | 1.536 index | +4.92% |
| 2020 | 1.464 index | +2.29% |
| 2019 | 1.431 index | +3.05% |
| 2018 | 1.389 index | -6.25% |
| 2017 | 1.481 index | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 1.482 index | -3.11% |
| 2015 | 1.53 index | -9.49% |
| 2014 | 1.69 index | +2.55% |
| 2013 | 1.648 index | +1.81% |
| 2012 | 1.619 index | +4.15% |
| 2011 | 1.554 index | +0.05% |
| 2010 | 1.554 index | +13.47% |
| 2009 | 1.369 index | +3.42% |
| 2008 | 1.324 index | +7.61% |
| 2007 | 1.23 index | -6.86% |
| 2006 | 1.321 index | +9.15% |
| 2005 | 1.21 index | +0.84% |
| 2004 | 1.2 index | +2.58% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1.17 index | +24.86% |
| 2002 | 0.937 index | -23.82% |
| 2000 | 1.23 index | +15.38% |
| 1998 | 1.066 index | -10.60% |
| 1996 | 1.192 index | — |
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