What is executive corruption index in Taiwan?

Executive corruption index in Taiwan was 0.043 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest executive corruption index recorded in Taiwan?

The highest recorded value was 0.754 in 1947.

What is the lowest executive corruption index recorded in Taiwan?

The lowest recorded value was 0.027 in 2018.

How does Taiwan rank for executive corruption index?

Taiwan ranks 159th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is executive corruption index rising or falling in Taiwan?

Over the last ten years it is down 78.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Taiwan 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 Taiwan

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

Taiwan: Executive Corruption Index was 0.043 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.043

Change on year

up 53.6%

World rank

159th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.754

in 1947

All-time low

0.027

in 2018

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Executive Corruption Index in Taiwan, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for executive corruption index in Taiwan is 0.043, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 53.6% on the previous year and down 78.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, executive corruption index in Taiwan peaked at 0.754 in 1947 and was at its lowest, 0.027, in 2018.

That places Taiwan 159th 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
1900s	0.164	0.164	0.164	10
1910s	0.164	0.164	0.164	10
1920s	0.164	0.164	0.164	10
1930s	0.1808	0.164	0.206	10
1940s	0.4669	0.206	0.754	10
1950s	0.5828	0.561	0.639	10
1960s	0.522	0.522	0.522	10
1970s	0.4908	0.426	0.522	10
1980s	0.4125	0.344	0.426	10
1990s	0.3376	0.336	0.344	10
2000s	0.2128	0.191	0.247	10
2010s	0.1497	0.027	0.247	10
2020s	0.0302	0.027	0.043	6

Countries ranked near Taiwan

156 United Kingdom 0.046 compare
157 Chile 0.044 compare
157 United States 0.044 compare
160 Netherlands 0.036 compare
161 Canada 0.034 compare
162 Australia 0.026 compare
162 Estonia 0.026 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Electoral Democracy Index 0.801 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is executive corruption index in Taiwan?: Executive corruption index in Taiwan was 0.043 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest executive corruption index recorded in Taiwan?: The highest recorded value was 0.754 in 1947.
What is the lowest executive corruption index recorded in Taiwan?: The lowest recorded value was 0.027 in 2018.
How does Taiwan rank for executive corruption index?: Taiwan ranks 159th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is executive corruption index rising or falling in Taiwan?: Over the last ten years it is down 78.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Taiwan 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).