What is political corruption index in Vanuatu?

Political corruption index in Vanuatu was 0.332 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest political corruption index recorded in Vanuatu?

The highest recorded value was 0.441 in 1992.

What is the lowest political corruption index recorded in Vanuatu?

The lowest recorded value was 0.094 in 1976.

How does Vanuatu rank for political corruption index?

Vanuatu ranks 110th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is political corruption index rising or falling in Vanuatu?

Over the last ten years it is down 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Vanuatu 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.

Political Corruption Index in Vanuatu

Name: Political Corruption Index in Vanuatu
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Vanuatu: Political Corruption Index was 0.332 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.332

Change on year

up 19.0%

World rank

110th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.441

in 1992

All-time low

0.094

in 1976

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Political Corruption Index in Vanuatu, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

Vanuatu recorded 0.332 for political corruption index in 2025.

That represents a change of up 19.0% on the previous year and down 22.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, political corruption index in Vanuatu peaked at 0.441 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.094, in 1976.

That places Vanuatu 110th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Political Corruption Index in Vanuatu, year by year

Annual values for Political Corruption Index in Vanuatu, 1900 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1900	0.112	—
1901	0.112	+0.0%
1902	0.112	+0.0%
1903	0.112	+0.0%
1904	0.112	+0.0%
1905	0.112	+0.0%
1906	0.112	+0.0%
1907	0.112	+0.0%
1908	0.112	+0.0%
1909	0.112	+0.0%
1910	0.112	+0.0%
1911	0.112	+0.0%
1912	0.112	+0.0%
1913	0.112	+0.0%
1914	0.112	+0.0%
1915	0.112	+0.0%
1916	0.112	+0.0%
1917	0.112	+0.0%
1918	0.112	+0.0%
1919	0.112	+0.0%
1920	0.112	+0.0%
1921	0.112	+0.0%
1922	0.112	+0.0%
1923	0.112	+0.0%
1924	0.112	+0.0%
1925	0.112	+0.0%
1926	0.112	+0.0%
1927	0.112	+0.0%
1928	0.112	+0.0%
1929	0.112	+0.0%
1930	0.112	+0.0%
1931	0.112	+0.0%
1932	0.112	+0.0%
1933	0.112	+0.0%
1934	0.112	+0.0%
1935	0.112	+0.0%
1936	0.112	+0.0%
1937	0.112	+0.0%
1938	0.112	+0.0%
1939	0.112	+0.0%
1940	0.112	+0.0%
1941	0.112	+0.0%
1942	0.112	+0.0%
1943	0.112	+0.0%
1944	0.112	+0.0%
1945	0.112	+0.0%
1946	0.112	+0.0%
1947	0.112	+0.0%
1948	0.112	+0.0%
1949	0.112	+0.0%
1950	0.112	+0.0%
1951	0.112	+0.0%
1952	0.112	+0.0%
1953	0.112	+0.0%
1954	0.112	+0.0%
1955	0.112	+0.0%
1956	0.112	+0.0%
1957	0.112	+0.0%
1958	0.112	+0.0%
1959	0.112	+0.0%
1960	0.112	+0.0%
1961	0.112	+0.0%
1962	0.112	+0.0%
1963	0.112	+0.0%
1964	0.112	+0.0%
1965	0.112	+0.0%
1966	0.112	+0.0%
1967	0.112	+0.0%
1968	0.112	+0.0%
1969	0.112	+0.0%
1970	0.112	+0.0%
1971	0.112	+0.0%
1972	0.112	+0.0%
1973	0.112	+0.0%
1974	0.112	+0.0%
1975	0.112	+0.0%
1976	0.094	-16.1%
1977	0.094	+0.0%
1978	0.094	+0.0%
1979	0.094	+0.0%
1980	0.349	+271.3%
1981	0.349	+0.0%
1982	0.349	+0.0%
1983	0.349	+0.0%
1984	0.349	+0.0%
1985	0.349	+0.0%
1986	0.349	+0.0%
1987	0.349	+0.0%
1988	0.349	+0.0%
1989	0.349	+0.0%
1990	0.349	+0.0%
1991	0.392	+12.3%
1992	0.441	+12.5%
1993	0.441	+0.0%
1994	0.441	+0.0%
1995	0.441	+0.0%
1996	0.441	+0.0%
1997	0.441	+0.0%
1998	0.441	+0.0%
1999	0.441	+0.0%
2000	0.441	+0.0%
2001	0.441	+0.0%
2002	0.441	+0.0%
2003	0.441	+0.0%
2004	0.441	+0.0%
2005	0.441	+0.0%
2006	0.441	+0.0%
2007	0.441	+0.0%
2008	0.441	+0.0%
2009	0.441	+0.0%
2010	0.441	+0.0%
2011	0.441	+0.0%
2012	0.441	+0.0%
2013	0.441	+0.0%
2014	0.427	-3.2%
2015	0.427	+0.0%
2016	0.427	+0.0%
2017	0.397	-7.0%
2018	0.397	+0.0%
2019	0.391	-1.5%
2020	0.352	-10.0%
2021	0.332	-5.7%
2022	0.316	-4.8%
2023	0.316	+0.0%
2024	0.279	-11.7%
2025	0.332	+19.0%

Vanuatu compared with similar countries

Vanuatu's 0.332 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.7175, 46% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Vanuatu's 0.332 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.51, 65% of the median. (22 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.112	0.112	0.112	10
1910s	0.112	0.112	0.112	10
1920s	0.112	0.112	0.112	10
1930s	0.112	0.112	0.112	10
1940s	0.112	0.112	0.112	10
1950s	0.112	0.112	0.112	10
1960s	0.112	0.112	0.112	10
1970s	0.1048	0.094	0.112	10
1980s	0.349	0.349	0.349	10
1990s	0.4269	0.349	0.441	10
2000s	0.441	0.441	0.441	10
2010s	0.423	0.391	0.441	10
2020s	0.3212	0.279	0.352	6

Countries ranked near Vanuatu

107 Vatican 0.366
108 Mauritius 0.356 compare
109 Kuwait 0.346 compare
111 Qatar 0.331 compare
112 Tanzania 0.329 compare
113 Saudi Arabia 0.326 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is political corruption index in Vanuatu?: Political corruption index in Vanuatu was 0.332 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest political corruption index recorded in Vanuatu?: The highest recorded value was 0.441 in 1992.
What is the lowest political corruption index recorded in Vanuatu?: The lowest recorded value was 0.094 in 1976.
How does Vanuatu rank for political corruption index?: Vanuatu ranks 110th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is political corruption index rising or falling in Vanuatu?: Over the last ten years it is down 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Vanuatu 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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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: 18 September 2026

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