Corruption (Control of Corruption Index): Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's corruption (control of corruption index) is currently -0.384 index as of 2023. # Sri Lanka Corruption Index Sri Lanka's Control of Corruption score was -0.
Current (2023)
-0.384 index
-0.2% y/y
Peak (1996)
-0.057 index
Low (2017)
-0.49 index
Source
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators
1996–2023 · 25 pts
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Sri Lanka
1996 — 2023
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — Sri Lanka
Analysis# Sri Lanka Corruption Index
Sri Lanka's Control of Corruption score was -0.38 in 2023, indicating moderate corruption levels. Since 1996 the score has worsened by 0.33 points.
The highest score on record was -0.06 in 1996; the lowest was -0.49 in 2017.
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 | -0.384 index | -0.19% |
| 2022 | -0.383 index | -7.44% |
| 2021 | -0.357 index | -7.98% |
| 2020 | -0.33 index | -8.66% |
| 2019 | -0.304 index | +13.85% |
| 2018 | -0.353 index | +27.98% |
| 2017 | -0.49 index | -45.71% |
| 2016 | -0.336 index | +10.80% |
| 2015 | -0.377 index | -9.14% |
| 2014 | -0.345 index | -56.29% |
| 2013 | -0.221 index | +8.64% |
| 2012 | -0.242 index | +39.43% |
| 2011 | -0.399 index | +4.84% |
| 2010 | -0.42 index | -5.88% |
| 2009 | -0.396 index | -81.33% |
| 2008 | -0.219 index | -49.62% |
| 2007 | -0.146 index | +24.99% |
| 2006 | -0.195 index | +42.68% |
| 2005 | -0.34 index | -103.04% |
| 2004 | -0.167 index | +38.46% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -0.272 index | -25.59% |
| 2002 | -0.217 index | -8.72% |
| 2000 | -0.199 index | -138.98% |
| 1998 | -0.083 index | -47.45% |
| 1996 | -0.057 index | — |
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