Belgium vs Japan: Corruption Perceptions Index
Belgium
69
in 2024
Japan
71
in 2024
Belgium rank
22nd
Japan rank
20th
Corruption Perceptions Index over time
- Belgium
- Japan
How they compare
Japan currently reports 71 against 69 in Belgium, a difference of 2.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Belgium ahead.
Belgium ranks 22nd and Japan ranks 20th of 179 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Japan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 75.62 | 73.75 | 1.88 | Belgium |
| 2020s | 72.8 | 72.8 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher corruption perceptions index, Belgium or Japan?
- Japan, at 71 against 69 in Belgium as of 2024.
- What is the difference in corruption perceptions index between Belgium and Japan?
- 2, with Japan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Japan?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2024.
- How do Belgium and Japan rank globally for corruption perceptions index?
- Belgium ranks 22nd and Japan ranks 20th of 179 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Corruption Perceptions Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
A country’s score, from 0 (most corrupt) to 100 (least corrupt), that reflects the average of expert surveys on public sector corruption, including misuse of office and bribery.