Legislative Corruption Score in Sweden
Sweden: Legislative Corruption Score was 2.98 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.98
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
3rd
of 174 countries
All-time high
3.22
in 1946
All-time low
-2.52
in 1809
Years of data
237
1789–2025
Legislative Corruption Score in Sweden, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Sweden recorded 2.98 for legislative corruption score in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, legislative corruption score in Sweden peaked at 3.22 in 1946 and was at its lowest, -2.52, in 1809.
Sweden ranks 3rd of 174 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Legislative Corruption Score in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1789 | -0.973 | — |
| 1790 | -0.973 | -0.0% |
| 1791 | -0.973 | -0.0% |
| 1792 | -0.973 | -0.0% |
| 1793 | -0.973 | -0.0% |
| 1794 | -0.973 | -0.0% |
| 1795 | -0.973 | -0.0% |
| 1796 | -0.973 | -0.0% |
| 1797 | -0.973 | -0.0% |
| 1798 | -0.973 | -0.0% |
| 1799 | -0.973 | -0.0% |
| 1800 | -0.973 | -0.0% |
| 1801 | -0.973 | -0.0% |
| 1802 | -0.973 | -0.0% |
| 1803 | -0.973 | -0.0% |
| 1804 | -0.973 | -0.0% |
| 1805 | -0.973 | -0.0% |
| 1806 | -0.973 | -0.0% |
| 1807 | -0.973 | -0.0% |
| 1808 | -0.973 | -0.0% |
| 1809 | -2.52 | +159.5% |
| 1810 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1811 | 2.18 | -186.3% |
| 1812 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1813 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1814 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1815 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1816 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1817 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1818 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1819 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1820 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1821 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1822 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1823 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1824 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1825 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1826 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1827 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1828 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1829 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1830 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1831 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1832 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1833 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1834 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1835 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1836 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1837 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1838 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1839 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1840 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1841 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1842 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1843 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1844 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1845 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1846 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1847 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1848 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1849 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1850 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1851 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1852 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1853 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1854 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1855 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1856 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1857 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1858 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1859 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1860 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1861 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1862 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1863 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1864 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1865 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1866 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1867 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1868 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1869 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1870 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1871 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1872 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1873 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1874 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1875 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1876 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1877 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1878 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1879 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1880 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1881 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1882 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1883 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1884 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1885 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1886 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1887 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1888 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1889 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1890 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1891 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1892 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1893 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1894 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1895 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1896 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1897 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1898 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1899 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1900 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1901 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 2.18 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 3.22 | +47.9% |
| 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 | 2.98 | -7.6% |
| 2020 | 2.98 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 2.98 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 2.98 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 2.98 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 2.98 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 2.98 | +0.0% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 2.98 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.22, 2.5× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 2.98 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.824, 3.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | -0.973 | -0.973 | -0.973 | 1 |
| 1790s | -0.973 | -0.973 | -0.973 | 10 |
| 1800s | -1.13 | -2.52 | -0.973 | 10 |
| 1810s | 1.71 | -2.52 | 2.18 | 10 |
| 1820s | 2.18 | 2.18 | 2.18 | 10 |
| 1830s | 2.18 | 2.18 | 2.18 | 10 |
| 1840s | 2.18 | 2.18 | 2.18 | 10 |
| 1850s | 2.18 | 2.18 | 2.18 | 10 |
| 1860s | 2.18 | 2.18 | 2.18 | 10 |
| 1870s | 2.18 | 2.18 | 2.18 | 10 |
| 1880s | 2.18 | 2.18 | 2.18 | 10 |
| 1890s | 2.18 | 2.18 | 2.18 | 10 |
| 1900s | 2.18 | 2.18 | 2.18 | 10 |
| 1910s | 2.18 | 2.18 | 2.18 | 10 |
| 1920s | 2.18 | 2.18 | 2.18 | 10 |
| 1930s | 2.18 | 2.18 | 2.18 | 10 |
| 1940s | 2.6 | 2.18 | 3.22 | 10 |
| 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 | 3.2 | 2.98 | 3.22 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.98 | 2.98 | 2.98 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 1 Luxembourg 3.5 compare
- 2 Norway 3.22 compare
- 3 Denmark 2.98 compare
- 5 Singapore 2.86 compare
- 6 United Arab Emirates 2.37 compare
More social development data for Sweden
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 144,116 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 128 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 128 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0136 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is legislative corruption score in Sweden?
- Legislative corruption score in Sweden was 2.98 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest legislative corruption score recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 3.22 in 1946.
- What is the lowest legislative corruption score recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.52 in 1809.
- How does Sweden rank for legislative corruption score?
- Sweden ranks 3rd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is legislative corruption score rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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.