Corruption (Control of Corruption Index): Kenya
Kenya's corruption (control of corruption index) is currently -0.771 index as of 2023. # Kenya Corruption Index Kenya's Control of Corruption score was -0.
Current (2023)
-0.771 index
-1.5% y/y
Peak (2021)
-0.735 index
Low (1998)
-1.166 index
Source
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators
1996–2023 · 25 pts
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Kenya
1996 — 2023
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Kenya
Analysis# Kenya Corruption Index
Kenya's Control of Corruption score was -0.77 in 2023, indicating high corruption. Since 1996 the score has improved by 0.39 points.
The highest score on record was -0.73 in 2021; the lowest was -1.17 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 | -0.771 index | -1.50% |
| 2022 | -0.76 index | -3.37% |
| 2021 | -0.735 index | +16.07% |
| 2020 | -0.875 index | -8.60% |
| 2019 | -0.806 index | +6.60% |
| 2018 | -0.863 index | +11.48% |
| 2017 | -0.975 index | -6.64% |
| 2016 | -0.914 index | +11.35% |
| 2015 | -1.031 index | -9.78% |
| 2014 | -0.939 index | +9.34% |
| 2013 | -1.036 index | +5.70% |
| 2012 | -1.099 index | -14.02% |
| 2011 | -0.964 index | -5.78% |
| 2010 | -0.911 index | +14.91% |
| 2009 | -1.071 index | -0.22% |
| 2008 | -1.068 index | -9.17% |
| 2007 | -0.979 index | -4.61% |
| 2006 | -0.935 index | +7.61% |
| 2005 | -1.013 index | -12.77% |
| 2004 | -0.898 index | +6.92% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -0.965 index | +3.90% |
| 2002 | -1.004 index | +12.29% |
| 2000 | -1.144 index | +1.84% |
| 1998 | -1.166 index | -0.60% |
| 1996 | -1.159 index | — |
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