Corruption Perceptions Index in France
France: Corruption Perceptions Index was 67 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Corruption Perceptions Index in France, 2012–2024
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, corruption perceptions index in France stood at 67. That is the lowest value across all 13 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.6% on the previous year and down 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in France peaked at 72 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 67, in 2024.
France ranks 25th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Corruption Perceptions Index in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 71 | — |
| 2013 | 71 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 69 | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 70 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 69 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 70 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 72 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 69 | -4.2% |
| 2020 | 69 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 71 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | 72 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 71 | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 67 | -5.6% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 67 is above the median for high income countries, which is 64, 1.0× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- France's 67 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 53, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 70.12 | 69 | 72 | 8 |
| 2020s | 70 | 67 | 72 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in France?
- Corruption perceptions index in France was 67 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 72 in 2018.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 67 in 2024.
- How does France rank for corruption perceptions index?
- France ranks 25th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France 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.