France vs United States: Corruption Perceptions Index
France
67
in 2024
United States
65
in 2024
France rank
25th
United States rank
28th
Corruption Perceptions Index over time
- France
- United States
How they compare
France currently reports 67 against 65 in United States, a difference of 2.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2012 it was United States ahead.
France ranks 25th and United States ranks 28th of 179 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, France averaged higher in 1 and United States in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 70.12 | 73.12 | 3 | United States |
| 2020s | 70 | 67.4 | 2.6 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher corruption perceptions index, France or United States?
- France, at 67 against 65 in United States as of 2024.
- What is the difference in corruption perceptions index between France and United States?
- 2, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and United States?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2024.
- How do France and United States rank globally for corruption perceptions index?
- France ranks 25th and United States ranks 28th 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.