Legislative Corruption Score in Switzerland
Switzerland: Legislative Corruption Score was 1.66 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
1.66
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
22nd
of 174 countries
All-time high
2.17
in 1798
All-time low
1.66
in 1970
Years of data
184
1798–2025
Legislative Corruption Score in Switzerland, 1798–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for legislative corruption score in Switzerland is 1.66, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 184 years on record.
That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, legislative corruption score in Switzerland peaked at 2.17 in 1798 and was at its lowest, 1.66, in 1970.
Switzerland ranks 22nd of 174 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 184 years of available data.
Legislative Corruption Score in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1798 | 2.17 | — |
| 1799 | 2.17 | +0.0% |
| 1800 | 2.17 | +0.0% |
| 1801 | 2.17 | +0.0% |
| 1802 | 2.17 | +0.0% |
| 1803 | 2.17 | +0.0% |
| 1848 | 1.97 | -9.1% |
| 1849 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1850 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1851 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1852 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1853 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1854 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1855 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1856 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1857 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1858 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1859 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1860 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1861 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1862 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1863 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1864 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1865 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1866 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1867 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1868 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1869 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1870 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1871 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1872 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1873 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1874 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1875 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1876 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1877 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1878 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1879 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1880 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1881 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1882 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1883 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1884 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1885 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1886 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1887 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1888 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1889 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1890 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1891 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1892 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1893 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1894 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1895 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1896 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1897 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1898 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1899 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1900 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1901 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 1.66 | -15.7% |
| 1971 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 1.66 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.22, 1.4× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 1.66 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.824, 2.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1790s | 2.17 | 2.17 | 2.17 | 2 |
| 1800s | 2.17 | 2.17 | 2.17 | 4 |
| 1840s | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.97 | 2 |
| 1850s | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.97 | 10 |
| 1860s | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.97 | 10 |
| 1870s | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.97 | 10 |
| 1880s | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.97 | 10 |
| 1890s | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.97 | 10 |
| 1900s | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.97 | 10 |
| 1910s | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.97 | 10 |
| 1920s | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.97 | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.97 | 10 |
| 1940s | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.97 | 10 |
| 1950s | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.97 | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.97 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.66 | 1.66 | 1.66 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.66 | 1.66 | 1.66 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.66 | 1.66 | 1.66 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.66 | 1.66 | 1.66 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.66 | 1.66 | 1.66 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.66 | 1.66 | 1.66 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
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Frequently asked questions
- What is legislative corruption score in Switzerland?
- Legislative corruption score in Switzerland was 1.66 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest legislative corruption score recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 2.17 in 1798.
- What is the lowest legislative corruption score recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.66 in 1970.
- How does Switzerland rank for legislative corruption score?
- Switzerland ranks 22nd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is legislative corruption score rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.