Corruption (Control of Corruption Index): Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's corruption (control of corruption index) is currently 0.536 index as of 2023. # Saudi Arabia Corruption Index Saudi Arabia's Control of Corruption score was 0.
Current (2023)
0.536 index
+50.0% y/y
Peak (2023)
0.536 index
Low (2011)
-0.313 index
Source
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators
1996–2023 · 25 pts
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Saudi Arabia
1996 — 2023
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Saudi Arabia
Analysis# Saudi Arabia Corruption Index
Saudi Arabia's Control of Corruption score was 0.54 in 2023, indicating low corruption. Since 1996 the score has improved by 0.70 points.
The highest score on record was 0.54 in 2023; the lowest was -0.31 in 2011.
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 | 0.536 index | +50.02% |
| 2022 | 0.357 index | +26.29% |
| 2021 | 0.283 index | +17.05% |
| 2020 | 0.242 index | -2.12% |
| 2019 | 0.247 index | -25.33% |
| 2018 | 0.331 index | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 0.332 index | +67.09% |
| 2016 | 0.199 index | +829.96% |
| 2015 | 0.021 index | -73.73% |
| 2014 | 0.081 index | +395.46% |
| 2013 | -0.028 index | +39.68% |
| 2012 | -0.046 index | +85.38% |
| 2011 | -0.313 index | -945.69% |
| 2010 | 0.037 index | +279.81% |
| 2009 | -0.021 index | -40.05% |
| 2008 | -0.015 index | +91.34% |
| 2007 | -0.169 index | +13.27% |
| 2006 | -0.195 index | -88.75% |
| 2005 | -0.104 index | +65.24% |
| 2004 | -0.298 index | -77.62% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -0.168 index | -192.02% |
| 2002 | 0.182 index | +193.38% |
| 2000 | -0.195 index | +25.94% |
| 1998 | -0.264 index | -61.36% |
| 1996 | -0.163 index | — |
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