What is public sector corruption index in Luxembourg?

Public sector corruption index in Luxembourg was 0.021 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest public sector corruption index recorded in Luxembourg?

The highest recorded value was 0.1 in 1941.

What is the lowest public sector corruption index recorded in Luxembourg?

The lowest recorded value was 0.02 in 1900.

How does Luxembourg rank for public sector corruption index?

Luxembourg ranks 163rd out of 176 regions with data for 2025.

Is public sector corruption index rising or falling in Luxembourg?

Over the last ten years it is down 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Luxembourg data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Public Sector Corruption Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Public Sector Corruption Index in Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg: Public Sector Corruption Index was 0.021 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.021

Change on year

down 8.7%

Rank

163rd

of 176 regions

All-time high

0.1

in 1941

All-time low

0.02

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Public Sector Corruption Index in Luxembourg, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

Luxembourg recorded 0.021 for public sector corruption index in 2025.

That represents a change of down 8.7% on the previous year and down 8.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, public sector corruption index in Luxembourg peaked at 0.1 in 1941 and was at its lowest, 0.02, in 1900.

That places Luxembourg 163rd out of 176 regions 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
1900s	0.02	0.02	0.02	10
1910s	0.02	0.02	0.02	10
1920s	0.02	0.02	0.02	10
1930s	0.02	0.02	0.02	10
1940s	0.0564	0.023	0.1	10
1950s	0.023	0.023	0.023	10
1960s	0.023	0.023	0.023	10
1970s	0.023	0.023	0.023	10
1980s	0.023	0.023	0.023	10
1990s	0.023	0.023	0.023	10
2000s	0.023	0.023	0.023	10
2010s	0.023	0.023	0.023	10
2020s	0.0227	0.021	0.023	6

Countries ranked near Luxembourg

160 Belgium 0.033 compare
161 United States 0.029 compare
162 Netherlands 0.023 compare
164 Australia 0.02 compare
166 France 0.019 compare
166 Sweden 0.019 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Freedom of Expression Index 0.957 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is public sector corruption index in Luxembourg?: Public sector corruption index in Luxembourg was 0.021 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest public sector corruption index recorded in Luxembourg?: The highest recorded value was 0.1 in 1941.
What is the lowest public sector corruption index recorded in Luxembourg?: The lowest recorded value was 0.02 in 1900.
How does Luxembourg rank for public sector corruption index?: Luxembourg ranks 163rd out of 176 regions with data for 2025.
Is public sector corruption index rising or falling in Luxembourg?: Over the last ten years it is down 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Luxembourg data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Public Sector Corruption Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Public Sector Corruption Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 25,541 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Data by V-Dem. Expert estimates of the extent to which public sector employees engage in bribery and theft. The index ranges from 0 to 1 (highly corrupt).