Uruguay’s Control of Corruption
#147 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)
1.57 index
Year-over-year
-0.04 index
Change since start (1996→2023)
+0.45 index
Key insights
- From 1996 to 2023, Control of Corruption changed by +0.45 index.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2022→2023): -0.04 index.
- Lowest level: 0.89 index in 2004.
- Highest level: 1.61 index in 2022.
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 | 1.12 index |
| 1998 | 1.08 index |
| 2000 | 0.96 index |
| 2002 | 0.95 index |
| 2003 | 1.10 index |
| 2004 | 0.89 index |
| 2005 | 1.08 index |
| 2006 | 1.13 index |
| 2007 | 1.28 index |
| 2008 | 1.35 index |
| 2009 | 1.25 index |
| 2010 | 1.30 index |
| 2011 | 1.29 index |
| 2012 | 1.38 index |
| 2013 | 1.40 index |
| 2014 | 1.39 index |
| 2015 | 1.30 index |
| 2016 | 1.25 index |
| 2017 | 1.25 index |
| 2018 | 1.21 index |
| 2019 | 1.20 index |
| 2020 | 1.36 index |
| 2021 | 1.59 index |
| 2022 | 1.61 index |
| 2023 | 1.57 index |
Source: World Bank
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