Corruption (Control of Corruption Index): Nigeria
Nigeria's corruption (control of corruption index) is currently -1.041 index as of 2023. # Nigeria Corruption Index Nigeria's Control of Corruption score was -1.
Current (2023)
-1.041 index
+7.9% y/y
Peak (2008)
-0.901 index
Low (2002)
-1.502 index
Source
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators
1996–2023 · 25 pts
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Nigeria
1996 — 2023
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Nigeria
Analysis# Nigeria Corruption Index
Nigeria's Control of Corruption score was -1.04 in 2023, indicating high corruption. Since 1996 the score has improved by 0.15 points.
The highest score on record was -0.90 in 2008; the lowest was -1.50 in 2002.
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 | -1.041 index | +7.85% |
| 2022 | -1.13 index | -2.58% |
| 2021 | -1.101 index | +1.55% |
| 2020 | -1.119 index | -0.48% |
| 2019 | -1.113 index | -2.70% |
| 2018 | -1.084 index | +1.39% |
| 2017 | -1.099 index | -5.15% |
| 2016 | -1.045 index | +4.63% |
| 2015 | -1.096 index | +14.63% |
| 2014 | -1.284 index | -4.63% |
| 2013 | -1.227 index | -4.35% |
| 2012 | -1.176 index | +1.13% |
| 2011 | -1.189 index | -13.11% |
| 2010 | -1.052 index | -0.92% |
| 2009 | -1.042 index | -15.64% |
| 2008 | -0.901 index | +15.56% |
| 2007 | -1.067 index | +5.28% |
| 2006 | -1.126 index | +4.61% |
| 2005 | -1.181 index | +14.65% |
| 2004 | -1.383 index | +2.42% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -1.418 index | +5.62% |
| 2002 | -1.502 index | -13.39% |
| 2000 | -1.325 index | -14.13% |
| 1998 | -1.161 index | +2.39% |
| 1996 | -1.189 index | — |
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