What is executive corruption index in Germany?

Executive corruption index in Germany was 0.02 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest executive corruption index recorded in Germany?

The highest recorded value was 0.334 in 1934.

What is the lowest executive corruption index recorded in Germany?

The lowest recorded value was 0.012 in 1991.

How does Germany rank for executive corruption index?

Germany ranks 167th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is executive corruption index rising or falling in Germany?

Over the last ten years it is up 53.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Germany 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 Germany

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

Germany: Executive Corruption Index was 0.02 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.02

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

167th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.334

in 1934

All-time low

0.012

in 1991

Years of data

191

1789–2025

Executive Corruption Index in Germany, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, executive corruption index in Germany stood at 0.02.

The figure is up 53.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, executive corruption index in Germany peaked at 0.334 in 1934 and was at its lowest, 0.012, in 1991.

Germany ranks 167th 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
1780s	0.053	0.053	0.053	1
1790s	0.053	0.053	0.053	10
1800s	0.053	0.053	0.053	10
1810s	0.053	0.053	0.053	10
1820s	0.053	0.053	0.053	10
1830s	0.053	0.053	0.053	10
1840s	0.053	0.053	0.053	10
1850s	0.053	0.053	0.053	10
1860s	0.053	0.053	0.053	10
1870s	0.053	0.053	0.053	10
1880s	0.053	0.053	0.053	10
1890s	0.053	0.053	0.053	10
1900s	0.053	0.053	0.053	10
1910s	0.0718	0.053	0.096	10
1920s	0.071	0.071	0.071	10
1930s	0.2532	0.071	0.334	10
1940s	0.334	0.334	0.334	5
1990s	0.012	0.012	0.012	9
2000s	0.0121	0.012	0.013	10
2010s	0.013	0.013	0.013	10
2020s	0.0177	0.013	0.02	6

Countries ranked near Germany

164 Belgium 0.023 compare
164 Iceland 0.023 compare
166 Latvia 0.022 compare
167 Singapore 0.02 compare
169 New Zealand 0.017 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is executive corruption index in Germany?: Executive corruption index in Germany was 0.02 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest executive corruption index recorded in Germany?: The highest recorded value was 0.334 in 1934.
What is the lowest executive corruption index recorded in Germany?: The lowest recorded value was 0.012 in 1991.
How does Germany rank for executive corruption index?: Germany ranks 167th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is executive corruption index rising or falling in Germany?: Over the last ten years it is up 53.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany 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).