Corruption Perceptions Index in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Corruption Perceptions Index was 58 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Corruption Perceptions Index in Costa Rica, 2012–2024
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for corruption perceptions index in Costa Rica is 58, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.5% on the previous year and up 7.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Costa Rica peaked at 59 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 53, in 2013.
That places Costa Rica 43rd out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 55.62 | 53 | 59 | 8 |
| 2020s | 56.4 | 54 | 58 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Costa Rica?
- Corruption perceptions index in Costa Rica was 58 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 59 in 2017.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 53 in 2013.
- How does Costa Rica rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Costa Rica ranks 43rd out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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.