What is executive corruption index in Botswana?

Executive corruption index in Botswana was 0.27 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest executive corruption index recorded in Botswana?

The highest recorded value was 0.317 in 2021.

What is the lowest executive corruption index recorded in Botswana?

The lowest recorded value was 0.049 in 1900.

How does Botswana rank for executive corruption index?

Botswana ranks 118th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is executive corruption index rising or falling in Botswana?

Over the last ten years it is up 20.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Botswana data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Executive Corruption Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Executive Corruption Index in Botswana

Name: Executive Corruption Index in Botswana
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Botswana: Executive Corruption Index was 0.27 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.27

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

118th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.317

in 2021

All-time low

0.049

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Executive Corruption Index in Botswana, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for executive corruption index in Botswana is 0.27, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 20.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, executive corruption index in Botswana peaked at 0.317 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.049, in 1900.

That places Botswana 118th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.049	0.049	0.049	10
1910s	0.049	0.049	0.049	10
1920s	0.049	0.049	0.049	10
1930s	0.049	0.049	0.049	10
1940s	0.049	0.049	0.049	10
1950s	0.049	0.049	0.049	10
1960s	0.0918	0.057	0.144	10
1970s	0.144	0.144	0.144	10
1980s	0.144	0.144	0.144	10
1990s	0.144	0.144	0.144	10
2000s	0.171	0.167	0.172	10
2010s	0.1995	0.167	0.224	10
2020s	0.2662	0.153	0.317	6

Countries ranked near Botswana

115 East Timor 0.285 compare
115 Vietnam 0.285 compare
117 Sri Lanka 0.28 compare
118 Nepal 0.27 compare
120 Maldives 0.265 compare
121 Guatemala 0.248 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More social development data for Botswana

Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 847 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 384 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.665 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.798 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.85 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.665 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.369 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.52 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is executive corruption index in Botswana?: Executive corruption index in Botswana was 0.27 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest executive corruption index recorded in Botswana?: The highest recorded value was 0.317 in 2021.
What is the lowest executive corruption index recorded in Botswana?: The lowest recorded value was 0.049 in 1900.
How does Botswana rank for executive corruption index?: Botswana ranks 118th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is executive corruption index rising or falling in Botswana?: Over the last ten years it is up 20.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Botswana data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Executive Corruption Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Executive Corruption Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 25,488 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Data by V-Dem. Expert estimates of the extent to which high-ranking members of the executive, such as the head of government or cabinet ministers, engage in bribery and theft. The index ranges from 0 to 1 (highly corrupt).