What is public sector corruption index in Netherlands?

Public sector corruption index in Netherlands was 0.023 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.386 in 1795.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.015 in 1946.

How does Netherlands rank for public sector corruption index?

Netherlands ranks 162nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is public sector corruption index rising or falling in Netherlands?

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

Where does this Netherlands 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 Netherlands

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

Netherlands: Public Sector Corruption Index was 0.023 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.023

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

162nd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.386

in 1795

All-time low

0.015

in 1946

Years of data

235

1789–2025

Public Sector Corruption Index in Netherlands, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for public sector corruption index in Netherlands is 0.023, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, public sector corruption index in Netherlands peaked at 0.386 in 1795 and was at its lowest, 0.015, in 1946.

Netherlands ranks 162nd of 176 countries on this measure, 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
1780s	0.108	0.108	0.108	1
1790s	0.247	0.108	0.386	10
1800s	0.386	0.386	0.386	10
1810s	0.1696	0.099	0.386	8
1820s	0.099	0.099	0.099	10
1830s	0.099	0.099	0.099	10
1840s	0.0908	0.017	0.099	10
1850s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1860s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1870s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1880s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1890s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1900s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1910s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1920s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1930s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1940s	0.029	0.015	0.041	10
1950s	0.015	0.015	0.015	10
1960s	0.015	0.015	0.015	10
1970s	0.015	0.015	0.015	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	0.023	0.023	0.023	6

Countries ranked near Netherlands

159 Japan 0.036 compare
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See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is public sector corruption index in Netherlands?: Public sector corruption index in Netherlands was 0.023 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest public sector corruption index recorded in Netherlands?: The highest recorded value was 0.386 in 1795.
What is the lowest public sector corruption index recorded in Netherlands?: The lowest recorded value was 0.015 in 1946.
How does Netherlands rank for public sector corruption index?: Netherlands ranks 162nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is public sector corruption index rising or falling in Netherlands?: Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Netherlands 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).