Corruption (Control of Corruption Index): Malaysia
Malaysia's corruption (control of corruption index) is currently 0.296 index as of 2023. # Malaysia Corruption Index Malaysia's Control of Corruption score was 0.
Current (2023)
0.296 index
+18.8% y/y
Peak (2014)
0.397 index
Low (2009)
-0.094 index
Source
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators
1996–2023 · 25 pts
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Malaysia
1996 — 2023
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Malaysia
Analysis# Malaysia Corruption Index
Malaysia's Control of Corruption score was 0.30 in 2023, indicating moderate corruption levels. Since 1996 the score has remained roughly stable.
The highest score on record was 0.40 in 2014; the lowest was -0.09 in 2009.
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 | 0.296 index | +18.75% |
| 2022 | 0.249 index | +70.24% |
| 2021 | 0.146 index | -36.03% |
| 2020 | 0.229 index | -1.88% |
| 2019 | 0.233 index | -22.31% |
| 2018 | 0.3 index | +5019.85% |
| 2017 | -0.006 index | -122.22% |
| 2016 | 0.027 index | -84.90% |
| 2015 | 0.182 index | -54.19% |
| 2014 | 0.397 index | +18.98% |
| 2013 | 0.333 index | +56.23% |
| 2012 | 0.213 index | +845.05% |
| 2011 | 0.023 index | -60.46% |
| 2010 | 0.057 index | +160.77% |
| 2009 | -0.094 index | -3.80% |
| 2008 | -0.091 index | -154.26% |
| 2007 | 0.167 index | -21.77% |
| 2006 | 0.213 index | +25.37% |
| 2005 | 0.17 index | -47.37% |
| 2004 | 0.323 index | +2.37% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0.316 index | +27.96% |
| 2002 | 0.247 index | -13.78% |
| 2000 | 0.286 index | -21.18% |
| 1998 | 0.363 index | -5.22% |
| 1996 | 0.383 index | — |
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