Corruption Perceptions Index in Nepal
Nepal: Corruption Perceptions Index was 34 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Corruption Perceptions Index in Nepal, 2012–2024
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for corruption perceptions index in Nepal is 34, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 2.9% on the previous year and up 17.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Nepal peaked at 35 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 27, in 2012.
That places Nepal 106th 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 | 29.88 | 27 | 34 | 8 |
| 2020s | 33.8 | 33 | 35 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Nepal?
- Corruption perceptions index in Nepal was 34 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 35 in 2023.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 27 in 2012.
- How does Nepal rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Nepal ranks 106th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nepal 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.