Corruption (Control of Corruption Index): United Kingdom
United Kingdom's corruption (control of corruption index) is currently 1.481 index as of 2023. # United Kingdom Corruption Index United Kingdom's Control of Corruption score was 1.
Current (2023)
1.481 index
-8.6% y/y
Peak (2000)
2.072 index
Low (2023)
1.481 index
Source
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators
1996–2023 · 25 pts
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — United Kingdom
1996 — 2023
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — United Kingdom
Analysis# United Kingdom Corruption Index
United Kingdom's Control of Corruption score was 1.48 in 2023, indicating low corruption. Since 1996 the score has worsened by 0.50 points.
The highest score on record was 2.07 in 2000; the lowest was 1.48 in 2023.
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 | 1.481 index | -8.59% |
| 2022 | 1.62 index | -1.25% |
| 2021 | 1.641 index | -1.18% |
| 2020 | 1.66 index | -5.06% |
| 2019 | 1.749 index | -3.22% |
| 2018 | 1.807 index | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 1.814 index | -1.96% |
| 2016 | 1.851 index | +1.05% |
| 2015 | 1.831 index | +4.86% |
| 2014 | 1.746 index | +1.60% |
| 2013 | 1.719 index | +3.21% |
| 2012 | 1.665 index | +3.13% |
| 2011 | 1.615 index | +0.57% |
| 2010 | 1.606 index | -1.12% |
| 2009 | 1.624 index | -2.70% |
| 2008 | 1.669 index | -3.69% |
| 2007 | 1.733 index | -2.81% |
| 2006 | 1.783 index | -5.74% |
| 2005 | 1.891 index | -1.02% |
| 2004 | 1.911 index | -3.63% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1.983 index | -0.98% |
| 2002 | 2.003 index | -3.37% |
| 2000 | 2.072 index | +0.97% |
| 1998 | 2.053 index | +3.64% |
| 1996 | 1.981 index | — |
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