What is executive corruption index in Portugal?

Executive corruption index in Portugal was 0.076 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest executive corruption index recorded in Portugal?

The highest recorded value was 0.606 in 1834.

What is the lowest executive corruption index recorded in Portugal?

The lowest recorded value was 0.026 in 2019.

How does Portugal rank for executive corruption index?

Portugal ranks 148th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is executive corruption index rising or falling in Portugal?

Over the last ten years it is up 65.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Portugal 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 Portugal

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

Portugal: Executive Corruption Index was 0.076 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.076

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

148th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.606

in 1834

All-time low

0.026

in 2019

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Executive Corruption Index in Portugal, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, executive corruption index in Portugal stood at 0.076.

That represents a change of up 65.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, executive corruption index in Portugal peaked at 0.606 in 1834 and was at its lowest, 0.026, in 2019.

Portugal ranks 148th 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	0.587	0.587	0.587	1
1790s	0.587	0.587	0.587	10
1800s	0.587	0.587	0.587	10
1810s	0.587	0.587	0.587	10
1820s	0.419	0.419	0.419	10
1830s	0.5312	0.419	0.606	10
1840s	0.606	0.606	0.606	10
1850s	0.2964	0.262	0.606	10
1860s	0.262	0.262	0.262	10
1870s	0.262	0.262	0.262	10
1880s	0.262	0.262	0.262	10
1890s	0.262	0.262	0.262	10
1900s	0.262	0.262	0.262	10
1910s	0.262	0.262	0.262	10
1920s	0.25	0.232	0.262	10
1930s	0.2099	0.2	0.232	10
1940s	0.2	0.2	0.2	10
1950s	0.2	0.2	0.2	10
1960s	0.2	0.2	0.2	10
1970s	0.137	0.074	0.2	10
1980s	0.0798	0.075	0.083	10
1990s	0.0656	0.047	0.075	10
2000s	0.0518	0.047	0.059	10
2010s	0.0509	0.026	0.064	10
2020s	0.0938	0.076	0.126	6

Countries ranked near Portugal

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149 France 0.068 compare
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See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Key features of democracy 0.822 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.899 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.874 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.822 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is executive corruption index in Portugal?: Executive corruption index in Portugal was 0.076 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest executive corruption index recorded in Portugal?: The highest recorded value was 0.606 in 1834.
What is the lowest executive corruption index recorded in Portugal?: The lowest recorded value was 0.026 in 2019.
How does Portugal rank for executive corruption index?: Portugal ranks 148th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is executive corruption index rising or falling in Portugal?: Over the last ten years it is up 65.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal 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).