Corruption Perceptions Index in Belgium
Belgium: Corruption Perceptions Index was 69 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Corruption Perceptions Index in Belgium, 2012–2024
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, corruption perceptions index in Belgium stood at 69. That is the lowest value across all 13 years on record.
The figure is down 5.5% on the previous year and down 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Belgium peaked at 77 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 69, in 2024.
That places Belgium 22nd out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 13 years of available data.
Corruption Perceptions Index in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 75 | — |
| 2013 | 75 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 76 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 77 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 77 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 75 | -2.6% |
| 2018 | 75 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 75 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 76 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 73 | -3.9% |
| 2022 | 73 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 73 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 69 | -5.5% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 69 is above the median for high income countries, which is 64, 1.1× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 69 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 53, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 75.62 | 75 | 77 | 8 |
| 2020s | 72.8 | 69 | 76 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Belgium?
- Corruption perceptions index in Belgium was 69 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 77 in 2015.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 69 in 2024.
- How does Belgium rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Belgium ranks 22nd out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Belgium 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.