Corruption Perceptions Index in Barbados
Barbados: Corruption Perceptions Index was 68 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Corruption Perceptions Index in Barbados, 2012–2024
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, corruption perceptions index in Barbados stood at 68.
The figure is down 1.4% on the previous year and down 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Barbados peaked at 76 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 61, in 2016.
Barbados ranks 23rd of 179 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.
Corruption Perceptions Index in Barbados, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 76 | — |
| 2013 | 75 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 74 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 61 | -17.6% |
| 2017 | 68 | +11.5% |
| 2018 | 68 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 62 | -8.8% |
| 2020 | 64 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 65 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 65 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 69 | +6.2% |
| 2024 | 68 | -1.4% |
Barbados compared with similar countries
- Barbados's 68 is above the median for high income countries, which is 64, 1.1× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Barbados's 68 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 38, 1.8× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 69.14 | 61 | 76 | 7 |
| 2020s | 66.2 | 64 | 69 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Barbados?
- Corruption perceptions index in Barbados was 68 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 76 in 2012.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was 61 in 2016.
- How does Barbados rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Barbados ranks 23rd out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Barbados data come from?
- The figures come from Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Corruption Perceptions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
A country’s score, from 0 (most corrupt) to 100 (least corrupt), that reflects the average of expert surveys on public sector corruption, including misuse of office and bribery.