Japan’s Control of Corruption
#187 of 193 in the Control of Corruption progress rankings
The Control of Corruption Index ranges from -2.5 to 2.5, measuring the extent to which public power is exercised for private gain, including petty and grand corruption (higher is better).
Latest (2023)
1.40 index
Year-over-year
-0.14 index
Change since start (1996→2023)
+0.21 index
Key insights
- From 1996 to 2023, Control of Corruption changed by +0.21 index.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2022→2023): -0.14 index.
- Lowest level: 0.94 index in 2002.
- Highest level: 1.69 index in 2014.
Control of Corruption Chart (1996–2023)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
Control of Corruption Table (1996–2023)
| Year | Control of Corruption |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1.19 index |
| 1998 | 1.07 index |
| 2000 | 1.23 index |
| 2002 | 0.94 index |
| 2003 | 1.17 index |
| 2004 | 1.20 index |
| 2005 | 1.21 index |
| 2006 | 1.32 index |
| 2007 | 1.23 index |
| 2008 | 1.32 index |
| 2009 | 1.37 index |
| 2010 | 1.55 index |
| 2011 | 1.55 index |
| 2012 | 1.62 index |
| 2013 | 1.65 index |
| 2014 | 1.69 index |
| 2015 | 1.53 index |
| 2016 | 1.48 index |
| 2017 | 1.48 index |
| 2018 | 1.39 index |
| 2019 | 1.43 index |
| 2020 | 1.46 index |
| 2021 | 1.54 index |
| 2022 | 1.54 index |
| 2023 | 1.40 index |
Source: World Bank