Corruption Perceptions Index (Transparency Internation) in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Corruption Perceptions Index (Transparency Internation) was 40 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Corruption Perceptions Index in Kazakhstan, 2012–2024
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for corruption perceptions index in Kazakhstan is 40, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 37.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Kazakhstan peaked at 40 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 26, in 2013.
That places Kazakhstan 87th 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.
Corruption Perceptions Index (Transparency Internation) in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 28 | — |
| 2013 | 26 | -7.1% |
| 2014 | 29 | +11.5% |
| 2015 | 28 | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 29 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 31 | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 31 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 34 | +9.7% |
| 2020 | 38 | +11.8% |
| 2021 | 37 | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 36 | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 39 | +8.3% |
| 2024 | 40 | +2.6% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 40 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 37, 1.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 40 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 53, 75% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 29.5 | 26 | 34 | 8 |
| 2020s | 38 | 36 | 40 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Kazakhstan?
- Corruption perceptions index in Kazakhstan was 40 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 40 in 2024.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 26 in 2013.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Kazakhstan ranks 87th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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.