Corruption (Control of Corruption Index): Panama
Panama's corruption (control of corruption index) is currently -0.628 index as of 2023. # Panama Corruption Index Panama's Control of Corruption score was -0.
Current (2023)
-0.628 index
+1.1% y/y
Peak (2008)
-0.101 index
Low (2019)
-0.644 index
Source
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators
1996–2023 · 25 pts
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Panama
1996 — 2023
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Panama
Analysis# Panama Corruption Index
Panama's Control of Corruption score was -0.63 in 2023, indicating high corruption. Since 1996 the score has worsened by 0.43 points.
The highest score on record was -0.10 in 2008; the lowest was -0.64 in 2019.
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 | -0.628 index | +1.07% |
| 2022 | -0.635 index | -7.31% |
| 2021 | -0.592 index | -1.28% |
| 2020 | -0.584 index | +9.27% |
| 2019 | -0.644 index | -5.49% |
| 2018 | -0.61 index | +0.55% |
| 2017 | -0.614 index | -6.92% |
| 2016 | -0.574 index | -31.96% |
| 2015 | -0.435 index | -17.55% |
| 2014 | -0.37 index | +2.94% |
| 2013 | -0.381 index | +3.52% |
| 2012 | -0.395 index | -11.51% |
| 2011 | -0.354 index | +1.07% |
| 2010 | -0.358 index | -9.49% |
| 2009 | -0.327 index | -222.95% |
| 2008 | -0.101 index | +70.20% |
| 2007 | -0.34 index | +6.52% |
| 2006 | -0.364 index | +6.91% |
| 2005 | -0.391 index | -29.84% |
| 2004 | -0.301 index | +23.95% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -0.396 index | -18.00% |
| 2002 | -0.335 index | -4.91% |
| 2000 | -0.32 index | -128.45% |
| 1998 | -0.14 index | +30.45% |
| 1996 | -0.201 index | — |
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