Corruption Perceptions Index in Italy
Italy: Corruption Perceptions Index was 54 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Corruption Perceptions Index in Italy, 2012–2024
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for corruption perceptions index in Italy is 54, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 3.6% on the previous year and up 25.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Italy peaked at 56 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 42, in 2012.
That places Italy 52nd out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 46.75 | 42 | 53 | 8 |
| 2020s | 55 | 53 | 56 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Italy?
- Corruption perceptions index in Italy was 54 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 56 in 2021.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 42 in 2012.
- How does Italy rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Italy ranks 52nd out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Italy 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.