Corruption (Control of Corruption Index): São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe's corruption (control of corruption index) is currently 0.36 index as of 2023. # São Tomé and Príncipe Corruption Index São Tomé and Príncipe's Control of Corruption score was 0.
Current (2023)
0.36 index
+18.1% y/y
Peak (1996)
0.402 index
Low (2005)
-0.541 index
Source
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators
1996–2023 · 25 pts
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — São Tomé and Príncipe
1996 — 2023
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — São Tomé and Príncipe
Analysis# São Tomé and Príncipe Corruption Index
São Tomé and Príncipe's Control of Corruption score was 0.36 in 2023, indicating moderate corruption levels. Since 1996 the score has remained roughly stable.
The highest score on record was 0.40 in 1996; the lowest was -0.54 in 2005.
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 | 0.36 index | +18.05% |
| 2022 | 0.305 index | +31.33% |
| 2021 | 0.232 index | +94.03% |
| 2020 | 0.12 index | -10.26% |
| 2019 | 0.133 index | -12.73% |
| 2018 | 0.153 index | +0.58% |
| 2017 | 0.152 index | +282.01% |
| 2016 | -0.084 index | -23.57% |
| 2015 | -0.068 index | -614.56% |
| 2014 | 0.013 index | +107.67% |
| 2013 | -0.171 index | +0.58% |
| 2012 | -0.172 index | +5.66% |
| 2011 | -0.183 index | +23.22% |
| 2010 | -0.238 index | -28.90% |
| 2009 | -0.185 index | +37.02% |
| 2008 | -0.293 index | -1.64% |
| 2007 | -0.288 index | -5.21% |
| 2006 | -0.274 index | +49.35% |
| 2005 | -0.541 index | -16.79% |
| 2004 | -0.463 index | -323.36% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -0.109 index | -146.11% |
| 2002 | 0.237 index | -31.42% |
| 2000 | 0.346 index | -13.81% |
| 1998 | 0.402 index | -0.04% |
| 1996 | 0.402 index | — |
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