Corruption Perceptions Index in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Corruption Perceptions Index was 32 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Corruption Perceptions Index in Sri Lanka, 2012–2024
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for corruption perceptions index in Sri Lanka is 32, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 13 years on record.
The figure is down 5.9% on the previous year and down 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Sri Lanka peaked at 40 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 32, in 2024.
Sri Lanka ranks 120th of 179 countries on this measure, 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 Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 40 | — |
| 2013 | 37 | -7.5% |
| 2014 | 38 | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 37 | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 36 | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 38 | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 38 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 38 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 38 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 37 | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 36 | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 34 | -5.6% |
| 2024 | 32 | -5.9% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 32 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 37, 86% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 32 is below the median for South Asia, which is 36, 89% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 37.75 | 36 | 40 | 8 |
| 2020s | 35.4 | 32 | 38 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Sri Lanka?
- Corruption perceptions index in Sri Lanka was 32 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 40 in 2012.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 32 in 2024.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Sri Lanka ranks 120th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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.