Legislative Corruption Score in Norway
Norway: Legislative Corruption Score was 3.22 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
3.22
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
2nd
of 174 countries
All-time high
3.22
in 1945
All-time low
2.99
in 1814
Years of data
208
1814–2025
Legislative Corruption Score in Norway, 1814–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Norway recorded 3.22 for legislative corruption score in 2025. That is the highest value across all 208 years on record.
That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, legislative corruption score in Norway peaked at 3.22 in 1945 and was at its lowest, 2.99, in 1814.
That places Norway 2nd out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 208 years of available data.
Legislative Corruption Score in Norway, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1814 | 2.99 | — |
| 1815 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1816 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1817 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1818 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1819 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1820 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1821 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1822 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1823 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1824 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1825 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1826 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1827 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1828 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1829 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1830 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1831 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1832 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1833 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1834 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1835 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1836 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1837 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1838 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1839 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1840 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1841 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1842 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1843 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1844 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1845 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1846 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1847 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1848 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1849 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1850 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1851 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1852 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1853 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1854 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1855 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1856 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1857 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1858 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1859 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1860 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1861 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1862 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1863 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1864 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1865 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1866 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1867 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1868 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1869 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1870 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1871 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1872 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1873 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1874 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1875 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1876 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1877 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1878 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1879 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1880 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1881 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1882 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1883 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1884 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1885 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1886 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1887 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1888 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1889 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1890 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1891 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1892 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1893 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1894 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1895 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1896 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1897 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1898 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1899 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1900 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1901 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 2.99 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 3.22 | +7.9% |
| 1946 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 3.22 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.22, 2.7× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Norway's 3.22 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.824, 3.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1810s | 2.99 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 6 |
| 1820s | 2.99 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 10 |
| 1830s | 2.99 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 10 |
| 1840s | 2.99 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 10 |
| 1850s | 2.99 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 10 |
| 1860s | 2.99 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 10 |
| 1870s | 2.99 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 10 |
| 1880s | 2.99 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 10 |
| 1890s | 2.99 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 10 |
| 1900s | 2.99 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 10 |
| 1910s | 2.99 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 10 |
| 1920s | 2.99 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 10 |
| 1930s | 2.99 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 10 |
| 1940s | 3.18 | 2.99 | 3.22 | 6 |
| 1950s | 3.22 | 3.22 | 3.22 | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.22 | 3.22 | 3.22 | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.22 | 3.22 | 3.22 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.22 | 3.22 | 3.22 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.22 | 3.22 | 3.22 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.22 | 3.22 | 3.22 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.22 | 3.22 | 3.22 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.22 | 3.22 | 3.22 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Norway
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Frequently asked questions
- What is legislative corruption score in Norway?
- Legislative corruption score in Norway was 3.22 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest legislative corruption score recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 3.22 in 1945.
- What is the lowest legislative corruption score recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.99 in 1814.
- How does Norway rank for legislative corruption score?
- Norway ranks 2nd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is legislative corruption score rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Norway 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.