Corruption Perceptions Index in Somalia

Somalia: Corruption Perceptions Index was 174 rank in 2012. ▲ Rising

Latest (2012)
174 rank
Change on year
down 4.4%
World rank
1st
of 52 countries
All-time high
182 rank
in 2011
All-time low
144 rank
in 2005
Years of data
7
2005–2012

Corruption Perceptions Index in Somalia, 2005–2012

0501001502002005200820122005: 144 rank2007: 179 rank2008: 180 rank2009: 180 rank2010: 178 rank2011: 182 rank2012: 174 rank

Source: World Bank Institute. Measured in rank.

Analysis

In 2012, corruption perceptions index in Somalia stood at 174 rank.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.4% on the previous year and up 20.8% over ten years.

That places Somalia 1st out of 52 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the top 10%.

Corruption Perceptions Index in Somalia, year by year

Annual values for Corruption Perceptions Index (rank) in Somalia, 2005 to 2012.
Year rank Change
2005 144 rank
2007 179 rank +24.3%
2008 180 rank +0.6%
2009 180 rank +0.0%
2010 178 rank -1.1%
2011 182 rank +2.2%
2012 174 rank -4.4%

Somalia compared with similar countries

  • Somalia's 174 rank is above the median for low income countries, which is 123 rank, 1.4× the median. (20 countries reporting)
  • Somalia's 174 rank is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 118 rank, 1.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 170.75 rank 144 rank 180 rank 4
2010s 178 rank 174 rank 182 rank 3

Countries ranked near Somalia

  1. 2 Sudan 173 rank compare
  2. 3 Burundi 165 rank compare
  3. 3 Chad 165 rank compare

See the full ranking of 52 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is corruption perceptions index in Somalia?
Corruption perceptions index in Somalia was 174 rank in 2012, according to World Bank Institute.
What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Somalia?
The highest recorded value was 182 rank in 2011.
What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Somalia?
The lowest recorded value was 144 rank in 2005.
How does Somalia rank for corruption perceptions index?
Somalia ranks 1st out of 52 countries with data for 2012.
Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Somalia?
Over the last ten years it is up 20.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Somalia 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.