What is executive corruption index in Ireland?

Executive corruption index in Ireland was 0.017 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest executive corruption index recorded in Ireland?

The highest recorded value was 0.211 in 1980.

What is the lowest executive corruption index recorded in Ireland?

The lowest recorded value was 0.013 in 1919.

How does Ireland rank for executive corruption index?

Ireland ranks 169th out of 176 regions with data for 2025.

Is executive corruption index rising or falling in Ireland?

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

Where does this Ireland 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 Ireland

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

Ireland: Executive Corruption Index was 0.017 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.017

Change on year

unchanged

Rank

169th

of 176 regions

All-time high

0.211

in 1980

All-time low

0.013

in 1919

Years of data

107

1919–2025

Executive Corruption Index in Ireland, 1919–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, executive corruption index in Ireland stood at 0.017.

Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, executive corruption index in Ireland peaked at 0.211 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 0.013, in 1919.

That places Ireland 169th out of 176 regions 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
1910s	0.013	0.013	0.013	1
1920s	0.0266	0.013	0.03	10
1930s	0.0484	0.03	0.062	10
1940s	0.0631	0.062	0.073	10
1950s	0.0739	0.073	0.082	10
1960s	0.1065	0.082	0.144	10
1970s	0.1465	0.144	0.169	10
1980s	0.2039	0.187	0.211	10
1990s	0.1345	0.065	0.187	10
2000s	0.0625	0.046	0.065	10
2010s	0.0203	0.017	0.043	10
2020s	0.017	0.017	0.017	6

Countries ranked near Ireland

166 Latvia 0.022 compare
167 Germany 0.02 compare
167 Singapore 0.02 compare
169 New Zealand 0.017 compare
171 Finland 0.016 compare
172 Norway 0.011 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Key features of democracy 0.887 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.97 (2025)
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Electoral Democracy Index 0.887 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is executive corruption index in Ireland?: Executive corruption index in Ireland was 0.017 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest executive corruption index recorded in Ireland?: The highest recorded value was 0.211 in 1980.
What is the lowest executive corruption index recorded in Ireland?: The lowest recorded value was 0.013 in 1919.
How does Ireland rank for executive corruption index?: Ireland ranks 169th out of 176 regions with data for 2025.
Is executive corruption index rising or falling in Ireland?: Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland 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).