Corruption (Control of Corruption Index): Liberia
Liberia's corruption (control of corruption index) is currently -0.888 index as of 2023. # Liberia Corruption Index Liberia's Control of Corruption score was -0.
Current (2023)
-0.888 index
+4.0% y/y
Peak (2007)
-0.476 index
Low (1998)
-1.537 index
Source
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators
1996–2023 · 25 pts
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Liberia
1996 — 2023
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Liberia
Analysis# Liberia Corruption Index
Liberia's Control of Corruption score was -0.89 in 2023, indicating high corruption. Since 1996 the score has improved by 0.61 points.
The highest score on record was -0.48 in 2007; the lowest was -1.54 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 | -0.888 index | +4.01% |
| 2022 | -0.925 index | +1.32% |
| 2021 | -0.938 index | -3.71% |
| 2020 | -0.904 index | +1.45% |
| 2019 | -0.918 index | -5.25% |
| 2018 | -0.872 index | -26.89% |
| 2017 | -0.687 index | +7.56% |
| 2016 | -0.743 index | -11.38% |
| 2015 | -0.667 index | +14.42% |
| 2014 | -0.78 index | -8.55% |
| 2013 | -0.718 index | -18.34% |
| 2012 | -0.607 index | +12.09% |
| 2011 | -0.69 index | -20.18% |
| 2010 | -0.575 index | +5.40% |
| 2009 | -0.607 index | +23.23% |
| 2008 | -0.791 index | -66.03% |
| 2007 | -0.476 index | +34.14% |
| 2006 | -0.723 index | +39.79% |
| 2005 | -1.202 index | +9.63% |
| 2004 | -1.33 index | -15.44% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -1.152 index | -11.36% |
| 2002 | -1.034 index | +5.88% |
| 2000 | -1.099 index | +28.48% |
| 1998 | -1.537 index | -2.42% |
| 1996 | -1.5 index | — |
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