What is executive corruption index in Netherlands?

Executive corruption index in Netherlands was 0.036 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest executive corruption index recorded in Netherlands?

The highest recorded value was 0.747 in 1813.

What is the lowest executive corruption index recorded in Netherlands?

The lowest recorded value was 0.015 in 2003.

How does Netherlands rank for executive corruption index?

Netherlands ranks 160th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is executive corruption index rising or falling in Netherlands?

Over the last ten years it is up 140.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Netherlands 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 Netherlands

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

Netherlands: Executive Corruption Index was 0.036 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.036

Change on year

up 140.0%

World rank

160th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.747

in 1813

All-time low

0.015

in 2003

Years of data

235

1789–2025

Executive Corruption Index in Netherlands, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for executive corruption index in Netherlands is 0.036, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 140.0% on the previous year and up 140.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, executive corruption index in Netherlands peaked at 0.747 in 1813 and was at its lowest, 0.015, in 2003.

Netherlands ranks 160th 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	0.741	0.741	0.741	1
1790s	0.741	0.741	0.741	10
1800s	0.741	0.741	0.741	10
1810s	0.4425	0.261	0.747	8
1820s	0.261	0.261	0.261	10
1830s	0.261	0.261	0.261	10
1840s	0.2146	0.029	0.261	10
1850s	0.029	0.029	0.029	10
1860s	0.029	0.029	0.029	10
1870s	0.029	0.029	0.029	10
1880s	0.029	0.029	0.029	10
1890s	0.029	0.029	0.029	10
1900s	0.029	0.029	0.029	10
1910s	0.029	0.029	0.029	10
1920s	0.029	0.029	0.029	10
1930s	0.029	0.029	0.029	10
1940s	0.036	0.024	0.048	10
1950s	0.0253	0.024	0.037	10
1960s	0.024	0.024	0.024	10
1970s	0.0248	0.023	0.038	10
1980s	0.023	0.023	0.023	10
1990s	0.023	0.023	0.023	10
2000s	0.0188	0.015	0.037	10
2010s	0.015	0.015	0.015	10
2020s	0.0185	0.015	0.036	6

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Frequently asked questions

What is executive corruption index in Netherlands?: Executive corruption index in Netherlands was 0.036 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest executive corruption index recorded in Netherlands?: The highest recorded value was 0.747 in 1813.
What is the lowest executive corruption index recorded in Netherlands?: The lowest recorded value was 0.015 in 2003.
How does Netherlands rank for executive corruption index?: Netherlands ranks 160th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is executive corruption index rising or falling in Netherlands?: Over the last ten years it is up 140.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Netherlands 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).