Control of Corruption - Governance estimate in Zambia
Zambia: Control of Corruption - Governance estimate was -0.4568 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Control of Corruption - Governance estimate in Zambia, 1996–2024
Source: World Bank. Measured in approx. -2.5 to +2.5.
Analysis
In 2024, control of corruption - governance estimate in Zambia stood at -0.4568 approx. -2.5 to +2.5.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.7% on the previous year and down 17.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, control of corruption - governance estimate in Zambia peaked at -0.2693 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 in 2012 and was at its lowest, -0.9274 approx. -2.5 to +2.5, in 2000.
Zambia ranks 127th of 204 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 26 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -0.8245 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 | -0.8256 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 | -0.8235 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 | 2 |
| 2000s | -0.5714 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 | -0.9274 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 | -0.309 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 | 9 |
| 2010s | -0.4153 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 | -0.6456 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 | -0.2693 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.5142 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 | -0.6929 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 | -0.3981 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 124 Brazil -0.4089 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 compare
- 125 Albania -0.4208 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 compare
- 126 Ethiopia -0.4379 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 compare
- 128 Mongolia -0.486 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 compare
- 129 Bosnia and Herzegovina -0.5129 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 compare
- 130 Morocco -0.5187 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 compare
More reference data data for Zambia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0386 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.018 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies 0.3261 (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5273 (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.2981 (2025)
- Consumer price index 483.32 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is control of corruption - governance estimate in Zambia?
- Control of corruption - governance estimate in Zambia was -0.4568 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 in 2024, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest control of corruption - governance estimate recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was -0.2693 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 in 2012.
- What is the lowest control of corruption - governance estimate recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.9274 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 in 2000.
- How does Zambia rank for control of corruption - governance estimate?
- Zambia ranks 127th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is control of corruption - governance estimate rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Control of Corruption - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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