Corruption Perceptions Index in Denmark
Denmark: Corruption Perceptions Index was 90 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Corruption Perceptions Index in Denmark, 2012–2024
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, corruption perceptions index in Denmark stood at 90.
That represents a change of down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Denmark peaked at 92 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 87, in 2019.
Denmark ranks 1st of 179 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 89.62 | 87 | 92 | 8 |
| 2020s | 89.2 | 88 | 90 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Denmark?
- Corruption perceptions index in Denmark was 90 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 92 in 2014.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 87 in 2019.
- How does Denmark rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Denmark ranks 1st out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Denmark 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.