Political corruption index in New Zealand
New Zealand: Political corruption index was 0.014 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.014
Change on year
up 27.3%
World rank
171st
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.032
in 1853
All-time low
0.008
in 2021
Years of data
173
1853–2025
Political corruption index in New Zealand, 1853–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for political corruption index in New Zealand is 0.014, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 27.3% on the previous year and up 55.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political corruption index in New Zealand peaked at 0.032 in 1853 and was at its lowest, 0.008, in 2021.
That places New Zealand 171st 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 0.032 | 0.032 | 0.032 | 7 |
| 1860s | 0.032 | 0.032 | 0.032 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.032 | 0.032 | 0.032 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.032 | 0.032 | 0.032 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.032 | 0.032 | 0.032 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.032 | 0.032 | 0.032 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.0167 | 0.012 | 0.032 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.012 | 0.012 | 0.012 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.012 | 0.012 | 0.012 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.012 | 0.012 | 0.012 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.012 | 0.012 | 0.012 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.009 | 0.009 | 0.009 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.009 | 0.009 | 0.009 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.009 | 0.009 | 0.009 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.009 | 0.009 | 0.009 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.009 | 0.009 | 0.009 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.009 | 0.009 | 0.009 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0097 | 0.008 | 0.014 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is political corruption index in New Zealand?
- Political corruption index in New Zealand was 0.014 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political corruption index recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 0.032 in 1853.
- What is the lowest political corruption index recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.008 in 2021.
- How does New Zealand rank for political corruption index?
- New Zealand ranks 171st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political corruption index rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Political corruption index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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