What is executive corruption index in Uruguay?

Executive corruption index in Uruguay was 0.052 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest executive corruption index recorded in Uruguay?

The highest recorded value was 0.864 in 1825.

What is the lowest executive corruption index recorded in Uruguay?

The lowest recorded value was 0.024 in 1985.

How does Uruguay rank for executive corruption index?

Uruguay ranks 155th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is executive corruption index rising or falling in Uruguay?

Over the last ten years it is up 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Uruguay 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 Uruguay

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

Uruguay: Executive Corruption Index was 0.052 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.052

Change on year

up 8.3%

World rank

155th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.864

in 1825

All-time low

0.024

in 1985

Years of data

201

1825–2025

Executive Corruption Index in Uruguay, 1825–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, executive corruption index in Uruguay stood at 0.052.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.3% on the previous year and up 18.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, executive corruption index in Uruguay peaked at 0.864 in 1825 and was at its lowest, 0.024, in 1985.

That places Uruguay 155th 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
1820s	0.864	0.864	0.864	5
1830s	0.237	0.068	0.406	10
1840s	0.3681	0.328	0.583	10
1850s	0.1029	0.069	0.328	10
1860s	0.1705	0.069	0.406	10
1870s	0.071	0.071	0.071	10
1880s	0.3636	0.297	0.408	10
1890s	0.027	0.027	0.027	10
1900s	0.027	0.027	0.027	10
1910s	0.027	0.027	0.027	10
1920s	0.0756	0.027	0.081	10
1930s	0.0942	0.081	0.103	10
1940s	0.103	0.103	0.103	10
1950s	0.103	0.103	0.103	10
1960s	0.103	0.103	0.103	10
1970s	0.2501	0.103	0.322	10
1980s	0.173	0.024	0.322	10
1990s	0.048	0.039	0.057	10
2000s	0.039	0.039	0.039	10
2010s	0.0437	0.039	0.05	10
2020s	0.0792	0.048	0.115	6

Countries ranked near Uruguay

152 Poland 0.058 compare
153 Slovenia 0.056 compare
154 Trinidad and Tobago 0.055 compare
156 United Kingdom 0.046 compare
157 Chile 0.044 compare
157 United States 0.044 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More social development data for Uruguay

Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 3,195 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 126 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.862 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.931 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.902 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.862 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.716 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.79 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is executive corruption index in Uruguay?: Executive corruption index in Uruguay was 0.052 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest executive corruption index recorded in Uruguay?: The highest recorded value was 0.864 in 1825.
What is the lowest executive corruption index recorded in Uruguay?: The lowest recorded value was 0.024 in 1985.
How does Uruguay rank for executive corruption index?: Uruguay ranks 155th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is executive corruption index rising or falling in Uruguay?: Over the last ten years it is up 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uruguay 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).