Legislative Corruption Score in Algeria
Algeria: Legislative Corruption Score was -0.565 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-0.565
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
103rd
of 174 countries
All-time high
3.19
in 1965
All-time low
-1.2
in 1999
Years of data
109
1900–2025
Legislative Corruption Score in Algeria, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, legislative corruption score in Algeria stood at -0.565.
The figure is down 125.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, legislative corruption score in Algeria peaked at 3.19 in 1965 and was at its lowest, -1.2, in 1999.
Algeria ranks 103rd of 174 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Legislative Corruption Score in Algeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | -0.666 | — |
| 1901 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1902 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1903 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1904 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1905 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1906 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1907 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1908 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1909 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1910 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1911 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1912 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1913 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1914 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1915 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1916 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1917 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1918 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1919 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1920 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1921 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1922 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1923 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1924 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1925 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1926 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1927 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1928 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1929 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1930 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1931 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1932 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1933 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1934 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1935 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1936 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1937 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1938 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1939 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1940 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1941 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1942 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1943 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1944 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1945 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1946 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1947 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1948 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1949 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1950 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1951 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1952 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1953 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1954 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1955 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1956 | -0.666 | -0.0% |
| 1962 | -0.364 | -45.3% |
| 1963 | -0.364 | -0.0% |
| 1964 | -0.364 | -0.0% |
| 1965 | 3.19 | -976.6% |
| 1977 | -0.364 | -111.4% |
| 1978 | -0.711 | +95.3% |
| 1979 | -0.711 | -0.0% |
| 1980 | -0.711 | -0.0% |
| 1981 | -0.711 | -0.0% |
| 1982 | -0.711 | -0.0% |
| 1983 | -0.711 | -0.0% |
| 1984 | -0.711 | -0.0% |
| 1985 | -0.711 | -0.0% |
| 1986 | -0.711 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | -0.711 | -0.0% |
| 1988 | -0.711 | -0.0% |
| 1989 | -0.345 | -51.5% |
| 1990 | -0.345 | -0.0% |
| 1991 | -0.345 | -0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.137 | -139.7% |
| 1994 | -0.366 | -367.2% |
| 1995 | -0.366 | -0.0% |
| 1996 | -0.366 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | -0.366 | -0.0% |
| 1998 | -0.366 | -0.0% |
| 1999 | -1.2 | +229.0% |
| 2000 | -0.4 | -66.8% |
| 2001 | -0.4 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | -0.4 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | -0.4 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | -0.4 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | -0.4 | -0.0% |
| 2006 | -0.4 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | -0.4 | -0.0% |
| 2008 | -0.4 | -0.0% |
| 2009 | -0.4 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | -0.574 | +43.5% |
| 2011 | -0.574 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | -0.574 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | -0.251 | -56.3% |
| 2014 | -0.251 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | -0.251 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | -0.251 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | -0.439 | +74.9% |
| 2018 | -0.439 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | -0.671 | +52.8% |
| 2020 | -0.577 | -14.0% |
| 2021 | -0.681 | +18.0% |
| 2022 | -0.565 | -17.0% |
| 2023 | -0.565 | -0.0% |
| 2024 | -0.565 | -0.0% |
| 2025 | -0.565 | -0.0% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's -0.565 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -0.683, 83% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Algeria's -0.565 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -0.6095, 93% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -0.666 | -0.666 | -0.666 | 10 |
| 1910s | -0.666 | -0.666 | -0.666 | 10 |
| 1920s | -0.666 | -0.666 | -0.666 | 10 |
| 1930s | -0.666 | -0.666 | -0.666 | 10 |
| 1940s | -0.666 | -0.666 | -0.666 | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.666 | -0.666 | -0.666 | 7 |
| 1960s | 0.5247 | -0.364 | 3.19 | 4 |
| 1970s | -0.5953 | -0.711 | -0.364 | 3 |
| 1980s | -0.6744 | -0.711 | -0.345 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.3986 | -1.2 | 0.137 | 9 |
| 2000s | -0.4 | -0.4 | -0.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.4275 | -0.671 | -0.251 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.5863 | -0.681 | -0.565 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
More social development data for Algeria
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 180,575 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 9,174 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 6 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0002 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 9,174 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0038 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is legislative corruption score in Algeria?
- Legislative corruption score in Algeria was -0.565 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest legislative corruption score recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 3.19 in 1965.
- What is the lowest legislative corruption score recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.2 in 1999.
- How does Algeria rank for legislative corruption score?
- Algeria ranks 103rd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is legislative corruption score rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 125.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Legislative Corruption Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Data by V-Dem. Expert estimates of the extent to which members of the legislature abuse their position for financial gain, such as bribes, government contracts, future employment, or stealing from the state. Higher scores mean less corruption. A score of 0 is approximately the average across all countries and years.