Control of Corruption in South Africa
South Africa: Control of Corruption was 0.034 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Control of Corruption in South Africa, 1996–2011
Source: "World Bank Institute. ".
Analysis
The most recent figure for control of corruption in South Africa is 0.034, measured in 2011. That is the lowest value across all 13 years on record.
That represents a change of down 63.1% on the previous year and down 94.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, control of corruption in South Africa peaked at 0.7609 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0.034, in 2011.
That places South Africa 9th out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7057 | 0.6506 | 0.7609 | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.3679 | 0.1119 | 0.6121 | 9 |
| 2010s | 0.0631 | 0.034 | 0.0922 | 2 |
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- Temperature anomalies by month 0.6318 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.18 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.2153 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is control of corruption in South Africa?
- Control of corruption in South Africa was 0.034 in 2011, according to "World Bank Institute. ".
- What is the highest control of corruption recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 0.7609 in 1996.
- What is the lowest control of corruption recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.034 in 2011.
- How does South Africa rank for control of corruption?
- South Africa ranks 9th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is control of corruption rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from "World Bank Institute. ", published as part of Control of Corruption (estimate). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Control of corruption measures the extent to which public power is exercised for private gain, including petty and grand forms of corruption, as well as “capture” of the state by elites and private interests. Further documentation and research using the World Governance Indicators (WGI) is available at www.worldbank.org/wbi/governance.