Corruption Perceptions Index in Estonia
Estonia: Corruption Perceptions Index was 76 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Corruption Perceptions Index in Estonia, 2012–2024
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for corruption perceptions index in Estonia is 76, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
The figure is up 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Estonia peaked at 76 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 64, in 2012.
Estonia ranks 13th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
Corruption Perceptions Index in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 64 | — |
| 2013 | 68 | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 69 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 70 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 70 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 71 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 73 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 74 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 75 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 74 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 74 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 76 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | 76 | +0.0% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 76 is above the median for high income countries, which is 64, 1.2× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 76 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 53, 1.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 69.88 | 64 | 74 | 8 |
| 2020s | 75 | 74 | 76 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Estonia?
- Corruption perceptions index in Estonia was 76 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 76 in 2023.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 64 in 2012.
- How does Estonia rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Estonia ranks 13th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Estonia 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.