Corruption Perceptions Index in Ethiopia

Ethiopia: Corruption Perceptions Index was 113 rank in 2012. ▲ Rising

Latest (2012)
113 rank
Change on year
down 5.8%
World rank
27th
of 52 countries
All-time high
137 rank
in 2005
All-time low
59 rank
in 2002
Years of data
12
2000–2012

Corruption Perceptions Index in Ethiopia, 2000–2012

0501001502000200620122000: 60 rank2002: 59 rank2003: 92 rank2004: 114 rank2005: 137 rank2006: 130 rank2007: 118 rank2008: 126 rank2009: 120 rank2010: 116 rank2011: 120 rank2012: 113 rank

Source: World Bank Institute. Measured in rank.

Analysis

In 2012, corruption perceptions index in Ethiopia stood at 113 rank.

The figure is down 5.8% on the previous year and up 91.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Ethiopia peaked at 137 rank in 2005 and was at its lowest, 59 rank, in 2002.

That places Ethiopia 27th out of 52 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.

Corruption Perceptions Index in Ethiopia, year by year

Annual values for Corruption Perceptions Index (rank) in Ethiopia, 2000 to 2012.
Year rank Change
2000 60 rank
2002 59 rank -1.7%
2003 92 rank +55.9%
2004 114 rank +23.9%
2005 137 rank +20.2%
2006 130 rank -5.1%
2007 118 rank -9.2%
2008 126 rank +6.8%
2009 120 rank -4.8%
2010 116 rank -3.3%
2011 120 rank +3.4%
2012 113 rank -5.8%

Ethiopia compared with similar countries

  • Ethiopia's 113 rank is below the median for low income countries, which is 123 rank, 92% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
  • Ethiopia's 113 rank is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 118 rank, 96% of the median. (47 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 106.22 rank 59 rank 137 rank 9
2010s 116.33 rank 113 rank 120 rank 3

Countries ranked near Ethiopia

  1. 25 Egypt 118 rank compare
  2. 25 Madagascar 118 rank compare
  3. 27 Niger 113 rank compare
  4. 29 Algeria 105 rank compare
  5. 29 Gambia 105 rank compare
  6. 29 Mali 105 rank compare

See the full ranking of 52 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is corruption perceptions index in Ethiopia?
Corruption perceptions index in Ethiopia was 113 rank in 2012, according to World Bank Institute.
What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Ethiopia?
The highest recorded value was 137 rank in 2005.
What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Ethiopia?
The lowest recorded value was 59 rank in 2002.
How does Ethiopia rank for corruption perceptions index?
Ethiopia ranks 27th out of 52 countries with data for 2012.
Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Ethiopia?
Over the last ten years it is up 91.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
The figures come from World Bank Institute, published as part of Corruption Perceptions Index (rank). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Corruption Perceptions Index (rank)
Unit
rank
Source
World Bank Institute
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
52 places, 564 data points, 1998–2012
Last refreshed

This is the ranking from the annual Transparency International corruption perceptions index, which ranks more than 150 countries in terms of perceived levels of corruption, as determined by expert assessments and opinion surveys. For more information on this indicator, please visit http://www.transparency.org/policy_research/surveys_indices/cpi the Transparency International page on the topic.