Corruption Perceptions Index in Russia
Russia: Corruption Perceptions Index was 22 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Corruption Perceptions Index in Russia, 2012–2024
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for corruption perceptions index in Russia is 22, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 13 years on record.
That represents a change of down 15.4% on the previous year and down 18.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Russia peaked at 30 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 22, in 2024.
Russia ranks 153rd of 179 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 13 years of available data.
Corruption Perceptions Index in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 28 | — |
| 2013 | 28 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 27 | -3.6% |
| 2015 | 29 | +7.4% |
| 2016 | 29 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 29 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 28 | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 28 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 30 | +7.1% |
| 2021 | 29 | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 28 | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 26 | -7.1% |
| 2024 | 22 | -15.4% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 22 is below the median for high income countries, which is 64, 34% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Russia's 22 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 53, 42% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28.25 | 27 | 29 | 8 |
| 2020s | 27 | 22 | 30 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russia
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- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Russia?
- Corruption perceptions index in Russia was 22 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 30 in 2020.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 22 in 2024.
- How does Russia rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Russia ranks 153rd out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Russia 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.