Corruption Perceptions Index in Germany
Germany: Corruption Perceptions Index was 75 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Corruption Perceptions Index in Germany, 2012–2024
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, corruption perceptions index in Germany stood at 75. That is the lowest value across all 13 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.8% on the previous year and down 5.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Germany peaked at 81 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 75, in 2024.
Germany ranks 15th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Corruption Perceptions Index in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 79 | — |
| 2013 | 78 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 79 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 81 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 81 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 81 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 80 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 80 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 80 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 80 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 79 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 78 | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 75 | -3.8% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 75 is above the median for high income countries, which is 64, 1.2× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Germany's 75 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 | 79.88 | 78 | 81 | 8 |
| 2020s | 78.4 | 75 | 80 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More social development data for Germany
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- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 327 (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 327 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0318 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Germany?
- Corruption perceptions index in Germany was 75 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 81 in 2015.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 75 in 2024.
- How does Germany rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Germany ranks 15th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany 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.