What is executive corruption index in Estonia?

Executive corruption index in Estonia was 0.026 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest executive corruption index recorded in Estonia?

The highest recorded value was 0.134 in 1918.

What is the lowest executive corruption index recorded in Estonia?

The lowest recorded value was 0.009 in 2018.

How does Estonia rank for executive corruption index?

Estonia ranks 162nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is executive corruption index rising or falling in Estonia?

Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Estonia 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 Estonia

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

Estonia: Executive Corruption Index was 0.026 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.026

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

162nd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.134

in 1918

All-time low

0.009

in 2018

Years of data

1918–2025

Executive Corruption Index in Estonia, 1918–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for executive corruption index in Estonia is 0.026, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 100.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, executive corruption index in Estonia peaked at 0.134 in 1918 and was at its lowest, 0.009, in 2018.

Estonia ranks 162nd of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1910s	0.134	0.134	0.134	2
1920s	0.1066	0.101	0.108	10
1930s	0.101	0.101	0.101	10
1990s	0.1133	0.081	0.134	10
2000s	0.0361	0.025	0.046	10
2010s	0.0159	0.009	0.028	10
2020s	0.0263	0.026	0.028	6

Countries ranked near Estonia

159 Taiwan 0.043 compare
160 Netherlands 0.036 compare
161 Canada 0.034 compare
162 Australia 0.026 compare
164 Belgium 0.023 compare
164 Iceland 0.023 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.887 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.969 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.908 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.887 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.621 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.837 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is executive corruption index in Estonia?: Executive corruption index in Estonia was 0.026 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest executive corruption index recorded in Estonia?: The highest recorded value was 0.134 in 1918.
What is the lowest executive corruption index recorded in Estonia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.009 in 2018.
How does Estonia rank for executive corruption index?: Estonia ranks 162nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is executive corruption index rising or falling in Estonia?: Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Estonia 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).