Netherlands vs Sweden: Corruption Perceptions Index
Netherlands
78
in 2024
Sweden
80
in 2024
Netherlands rank
9th
Sweden rank
8th
Corruption Perceptions Index over time
- Netherlands
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 80 against 78 in Netherlands, a difference of 2.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.
Netherlands ranks 9th and Sweden ranks 8th of 179 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 82.88 | 86.88 | 4 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 80.2 | 83 | 2.8 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher corruption perceptions index, Netherlands or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 80 against 78 in Netherlands as of 2024.
- What is the difference in corruption perceptions index between Netherlands and Sweden?
- 2, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Sweden?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2024.
- How do Netherlands and Sweden rank globally for corruption perceptions index?
- Netherlands ranks 9th and Sweden ranks 8th 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.