Corruption (Control of Corruption Index): United States
United States's corruption (control of corruption index) is currently 1.123 index as of 2023. # United States Corruption Index United States's Control of Corruption score was 1.
Current (2023)
1.123 index
+1.7% y/y
Peak (2002)
1.874 index
Low (2021)
1.019 index
Source
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators
1996–2023 · 25 pts
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — United States
1996 — 2023
Corruption (Control of Corruption Index) — United States
Analysis# United States Corruption Index
United States's Control of Corruption score was 1.12 in 2023, indicating low corruption. Since 1996 the score has worsened by 0.45 points.
The highest score on record was 1.87 in 2002; the lowest was 1.02 in 2021.
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 | 1.123 index | +1.75% |
| 2022 | 1.104 index | +8.33% |
| 2021 | 1.019 index | -1.79% |
| 2020 | 1.038 index | -12.07% |
| 2019 | 1.18 index | -8.69% |
| 2018 | 1.293 index | -3.56% |
| 2017 | 1.341 index | +0.72% |
| 2016 | 1.331 index | -1.98% |
| 2015 | 1.358 index | -1.00% |
| 2014 | 1.371 index | +5.01% |
| 2013 | 1.306 index | -6.91% |
| 2012 | 1.403 index | +11.15% |
| 2011 | 1.262 index | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 1.265 index | -1.65% |
| 2009 | 1.286 index | -10.51% |
| 2008 | 1.438 index | +4.40% |
| 2007 | 1.377 index | +2.39% |
| 2006 | 1.345 index | -12.48% |
| 2005 | 1.537 index | -15.13% |
| 2004 | 1.811 index | +6.23% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1.704 index | -9.03% |
| 2002 | 1.874 index | +16.84% |
| 2000 | 1.604 index | +3.50% |
| 1998 | 1.549 index | -1.38% |
| 1996 | 1.571 index | — |
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