Corruption Perceptions Index in Iceland
Iceland: Corruption Perceptions Index was 77 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Corruption Perceptions Index in Iceland, 2012–2024
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Iceland recorded 77 for corruption perceptions index in 2024.
The figure is up 6.9% on the previous year and down 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Iceland peaked at 82 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 72, in 2023.
That places Iceland 10th out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 13 years of available data.
Corruption Perceptions Index in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 82 | — |
| 2013 | 78 | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 79 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 79 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 78 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 77 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 76 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 78 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 75 | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 74 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 74 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 72 | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 77 | +6.9% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 77 is above the median for high income countries, which is 64, 1.2× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 77 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 53, 1.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 78.38 | 76 | 82 | 8 |
| 2020s | 74.4 | 72 | 77 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Iceland?
- Corruption perceptions index in Iceland was 77 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 82 in 2012.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 72 in 2023.
- How does Iceland rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Iceland ranks 10th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iceland 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.