Corruption Perceptions Index in Canada
Canada: Corruption Perceptions Index was 75 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Corruption Perceptions Index in Canada, 2012–2024
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Canada recorded 75 for corruption perceptions index in 2024.
The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 7.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Canada peaked at 84 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 74, in 2021.
Canada ranks 15th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 13 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 81.38 | 77 | 84 | 8 |
| 2020s | 75.2 | 74 | 77 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Canada?
- Corruption perceptions index in Canada was 75 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 84 in 2012.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 74 in 2021.
- How does Canada rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Canada ranks 15th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Canada 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.