Corruption Perceptions Index in Colombia
Colombia: Corruption Perceptions Index was 39 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Corruption Perceptions Index in Colombia, 2012–2024
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for corruption perceptions index in Colombia is 39, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Colombia peaked at 40 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 36, in 2012.
Colombia ranks 91st of 179 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 36.62 | 36 | 37 | 8 |
| 2020s | 39.2 | 39 | 40 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Colombia?
- Corruption perceptions index in Colombia was 39 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 40 in 2023.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 36 in 2012.
- How does Colombia rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Colombia ranks 91st out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Colombia 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.