What is executive corruption index in Finland?

Executive corruption index in Finland was 0.016 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest executive corruption index recorded in Finland?

The highest recorded value was 0.099 in 1809.

What is the lowest executive corruption index recorded in Finland?

The lowest recorded value was 0.008 in 2013.

How does Finland rank for executive corruption index?

Finland ranks 171st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is executive corruption index rising or falling in Finland?

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

Where does this Finland 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 Finland

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

Finland: Executive Corruption Index was 0.016 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.016

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

171st

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.099

in 1809

All-time low

0.008

in 2013

Years of data

217

1809–2025

Executive Corruption Index in Finland, 1809–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, executive corruption index in Finland stood at 0.016.

The figure is up 100.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, executive corruption index in Finland peaked at 0.099 in 1809 and was at its lowest, 0.008, in 2013.

That places Finland 171st out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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
1800s	0.099	0.099	0.099	1
1810s	0.099	0.099	0.099	10
1820s	0.099	0.099	0.099	10
1830s	0.099	0.099	0.099	10
1840s	0.099	0.099	0.099	10
1850s	0.099	0.099	0.099	10
1860s	0.099	0.099	0.099	10
1870s	0.099	0.099	0.099	10
1880s	0.099	0.099	0.099	10
1890s	0.099	0.099	0.099	10
1900s	0.099	0.099	0.099	10
1910s	0.0819	0.018	0.099	10
1920s	0.018	0.018	0.018	10
1930s	0.0197	0.018	0.035	10
1940s	0.025	0.015	0.035	10
1950s	0.015	0.015	0.015	10
1960s	0.015	0.015	0.015	10
1970s	0.015	0.015	0.015	10
1980s	0.015	0.015	0.015	10
1990s	0.015	0.015	0.015	10
2000s	0.015	0.015	0.015	10
2010s	0.0101	0.008	0.015	10
2020s	0.012	0.008	0.016	6

Countries ranked near Finland

169 New Zealand 0.017 compare
172 Norway 0.011 compare
173 Switzerland 0.01 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More social development data for Finland

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Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 102,544 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 5 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.852 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.946 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.864 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.852 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.597 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.808 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is executive corruption index in Finland?: Executive corruption index in Finland was 0.016 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest executive corruption index recorded in Finland?: The highest recorded value was 0.099 in 1809.
What is the lowest executive corruption index recorded in Finland?: The lowest recorded value was 0.008 in 2013.
How does Finland rank for executive corruption index?: Finland ranks 171st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is executive corruption index rising or falling in Finland?: Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Finland 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).