Corruption Perceptions Index in Philippines
Philippines: Corruption Perceptions Index was 33 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Corruption Perceptions Index in Philippines, 2012–2024
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for corruption perceptions index in Philippines is 33, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 13 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.9% on the previous year and down 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Philippines peaked at 38 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 33, in 2021.
That places Philippines 113th out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 13 years of available data.
Corruption Perceptions Index in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 34 | — |
| 2013 | 36 | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 38 | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 35 | -7.9% |
| 2016 | 35 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 34 | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 36 | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 34 | -5.6% |
| 2020 | 34 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 33 | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 33 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 34 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 33 | -2.9% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 33 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 37, 89% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 33 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 43, 77% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 35.25 | 34 | 38 | 8 |
| 2020s | 33.4 | 33 | 34 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Philippines?
- Corruption perceptions index in Philippines was 33 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 38 in 2014.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 33 in 2021.
- How does Philippines rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Philippines ranks 113th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Philippines 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.