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Political Corruption Index in Germany

Germany: Political Corruption Index was 0.024 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.024
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
169th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.269
in 1934
All-time low
0.011
in 1991
Years of data
191
1789–2025

Political Corruption Index in Germany, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, political corruption index in Germany stood at 0.024.

The figure is up 118.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, political corruption index in Germany peaked at 0.269 in 1934 and was at its lowest, 0.011, in 1991.

That places Germany 169th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1780s 0.063 0.063 0.063 1
1790s 0.063 0.063 0.063 10
1800s 0.063 0.063 0.063 10
1810s 0.063 0.063 0.063 10
1820s 0.063 0.063 0.063 10
1830s 0.063 0.063 0.063 10
1840s 0.0658 0.063 0.077 10
1850s 0.077 0.077 0.077 10
1860s 0.077 0.077 0.077 10
1870s 0.077 0.077 0.077 10
1880s 0.077 0.077 0.077 10
1890s 0.077 0.077 0.077 10
1900s 0.077 0.077 0.077 10
1910s 0.0883 0.077 0.107 10
1920s 0.083 0.083 0.083 10
1930s 0.2076 0.083 0.269 10
1940s 0.265 0.265 0.265 5
1990s 0.011 0.011 0.011 9
2000s 0.011 0.011 0.011 10
2010s 0.0116 0.011 0.013 10
2020s 0.0188 0.015 0.024 6

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 166 Canada 0.026 compare
  2. 167 Estonia 0.025 compare
  3. 170 Switzerland 0.02 compare
  4. 171 Iceland 0.014 compare
  5. 171 New Zealand 0.014 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is political corruption index in Germany?
Political corruption index in Germany was 0.024 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest political corruption index recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 0.269 in 1934.
What is the lowest political corruption index recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 0.011 in 1991.
How does Germany rank for political corruption index?
Germany ranks 169th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is political corruption index rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 118.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Political Corruption Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Political Corruption Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
176 places, 25,295 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed

Central estimate of the extent to which a country is affected by political corruption.