Corruption Perceptions Index in Suriname
Suriname: Corruption Perceptions Index was 40 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Corruption Perceptions Index in Suriname, 2012–2024
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for corruption perceptions index in Suriname is 40, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Suriname peaked at 45 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 36, in 2013.
That places Suriname 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 39.75 | 36 | 45 | 8 |
| 2020s | 39.4 | 38 | 40 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Suriname?
- Corruption perceptions index in Suriname 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 Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 45 in 2016.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 36 in 2013.
- How does Suriname rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Suriname ranks 87th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Suriname?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Suriname 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.