What is public sector corruption index in Norway?

Public sector corruption index in Norway was 0.012 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.121 in 1789.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.007 in 1954.

How does Norway rank for public sector corruption index?

Norway ranks 170th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is public sector corruption index rising or falling in Norway?

Over the last ten years it is up 71.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Norway 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 Norway

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

Norway: Public Sector Corruption Index was 0.012 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.012

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

170th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.121

in 1789

All-time low

0.007

in 1954

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Public Sector Corruption Index in Norway, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, public sector corruption index in Norway stood at 0.012.

That represents a change of up 71.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, public sector corruption index in Norway peaked at 0.121 in 1789 and was at its lowest, 0.007, in 1954.

Norway ranks 170th 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	0.121	0.121	0.121	1
1790s	0.121	0.121	0.121	10
1800s	0.121	0.121	0.121	10
1810s	0.08	0.039	0.121	10
1820s	0.039	0.039	0.039	10
1830s	0.039	0.039	0.039	10
1840s	0.039	0.039	0.039	10
1850s	0.039	0.039	0.039	10
1860s	0.039	0.039	0.039	10
1870s	0.039	0.039	0.039	10
1880s	0.039	0.039	0.039	10
1890s	0.039	0.039	0.039	10
1900s	0.039	0.039	0.039	10
1910s	0.039	0.039	0.039	10
1920s	0.039	0.039	0.039	10
1930s	0.039	0.039	0.039	10
1940s	0.032	0.025	0.039	10
1950s	0.0132	0.007	0.025	10
1960s	0.007	0.007	0.007	10
1970s	0.007	0.007	0.007	10
1980s	0.007	0.007	0.007	10
1990s	0.007	0.007	0.007	10
2000s	0.007	0.007	0.007	10
2010s	0.008	0.007	0.012	10
2020s	0.012	0.012	0.012	6

Countries ranked near Norway

168 United Kingdom 0.018 compare
169 Germany 0.013 compare
171 Iceland 0.011 compare
172 Canada 0.009 compare
172 Singapore 0.009 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is public sector corruption index in Norway?: Public sector corruption index in Norway was 0.012 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest public sector corruption index recorded in Norway?: The highest recorded value was 0.121 in 1789.
What is the lowest public sector corruption index recorded in Norway?: The lowest recorded value was 0.007 in 1954.
How does Norway rank for public sector corruption index?: Norway ranks 170th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is public sector corruption index rising or falling in Norway?: Over the last ten years it is up 71.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Norway 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).