Corruption Perceptions Index in Finland
Finland: Corruption Perceptions Index was 88 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Corruption Perceptions Index in Finland, 2012–2024
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Finland recorded 88 for corruption perceptions index in 2024.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and down 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Finland peaked at 90 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 85, in 2017.
That places Finland 2nd out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Corruption Perceptions Index in Finland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 90 | — |
| 2013 | 89 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 89 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 90 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 89 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 85 | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 85 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 86 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 85 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 88 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 87 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 87 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 88 | +1.1% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 88 is above the median for high income countries, which is 64, 1.4× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Finland's 88 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 53, 1.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 87.88 | 85 | 90 | 8 |
| 2020s | 87 | 85 | 88 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Finland
- 1 Denmark 90 compare
- 3 Singapore 84 compare
- 4 New Zealand 83 compare
- 5 Luxembourg 81 compare
- 5 Norway 81 compare
- 5 Switzerland 81 compare
More social development data for Finland
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- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 5 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 5 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0182 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Finland?
- Corruption perceptions index in Finland was 88 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 90 in 2012.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 85 in 2017.
- How does Finland rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Finland ranks 2nd out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Finland 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.