Corruption (Control of Corruption Index): Nicaragua
Nicaragua's corruption (control of corruption index) is currently -1.388 index as of 2023. # Nicaragua Corruption Index Nicaragua's Control of Corruption score was -1.
Current (2023)
-1.388 index
-7.8% y/y
Peak (2004)
-0.447 index
Low (2023)
-1.388 index
Source
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators
1996–2023 · 25 pts
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Nicaragua
1996 — 2023
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Nicaragua
Analysis# Nicaragua Corruption Index
Nicaragua's Control of Corruption score was -1.39 in 2023, indicating high corruption. Since 1996 the score has worsened by 0.82 points.
The highest score on record was -0.45 in 2004; the lowest was -1.39 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 | -1.388 index | -7.83% |
| 2022 | -1.288 index | -2.58% |
| 2021 | -1.255 index | -6.35% |
| 2020 | -1.18 index | -14.36% |
| 2019 | -1.032 index | -0.79% |
| 2018 | -1.024 index | -14.33% |
| 2017 | -0.896 index | +0.16% |
| 2016 | -0.897 index | +1.15% |
| 2015 | -0.907 index | -2.24% |
| 2014 | -0.888 index | -20.18% |
| 2013 | -0.739 index | +5.52% |
| 2012 | -0.782 index | -5.92% |
| 2011 | -0.738 index | +2.36% |
| 2010 | -0.756 index | -3.95% |
| 2009 | -0.727 index | +5.44% |
| 2008 | -0.769 index | -0.15% |
| 2007 | -0.768 index | -13.99% |
| 2006 | -0.674 index | -9.25% |
| 2005 | -0.616 index | -38.02% |
| 2004 | -0.447 index | +17.58% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -0.542 index | -13.11% |
| 2002 | -0.479 index | +48.80% |
| 2000 | -0.936 index | +2.44% |
| 1998 | -0.959 index | -69.93% |
| 1996 | -0.565 index | — |
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