Corruption (Control of Corruption Index): Lesotho
Lesotho's corruption (control of corruption index) is currently -0.509 index as of 2023. # Lesotho Corruption Index Lesotho's Control of Corruption score was -0.
Current (2023)
-0.509 index
-38.2% y/y
Peak (2013)
0.279 index
Low (2023)
-0.509 index
Source
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators
1996–2023 · 25 pts
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Lesotho
1996 — 2023
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Lesotho
Analysis# Lesotho Corruption Index
Lesotho's Control of Corruption score was -0.51 in 2023, indicating high corruption. Since 1996 the score has worsened by 0.60 points.
The highest score on record was 0.28 in 2013; the lowest was -0.51 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 | -0.509 index | -38.20% |
| 2022 | -0.369 index | -6.77% |
| 2021 | -0.345 index | -144.84% |
| 2020 | -0.141 index | -15.01% |
| 2019 | -0.123 index | +10.58% |
| 2018 | -0.137 index | -132.19% |
| 2017 | -0.059 index | -12.65% |
| 2016 | -0.052 index | -324.75% |
| 2015 | 0.023 index | -88.31% |
| 2014 | 0.2 index | -28.57% |
| 2013 | 0.279 index | +120.80% |
| 2012 | 0.127 index | -18.96% |
| 2011 | 0.156 index | -15.24% |
| 2010 | 0.184 index | +7.23% |
| 2009 | 0.172 index | +177.69% |
| 2008 | 0.062 index | +206.30% |
| 2007 | -0.058 index | -649.90% |
| 2006 | 0.011 index | -80.79% |
| 2005 | 0.055 index | +151.60% |
| 2004 | -0.107 index | +37.22% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -0.17 index | +2.26% |
| 2002 | -0.174 index | -5.17% |
| 2000 | -0.165 index | -49.40% |
| 1998 | -0.111 index | -227.92% |
| 1996 | 0.087 index | — |
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