Corruption Perceptions Index in Sweden
Sweden: Corruption Perceptions Index was 80 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Corruption Perceptions Index in Sweden, 2012–2024
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for corruption perceptions index in Sweden is 80, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 13 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.4% on the previous year and down 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Sweden peaked at 89 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 80, in 2024.
Sweden ranks 8th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 13 years of available data.
Corruption Perceptions Index in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 88 | — |
| 2013 | 89 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 87 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 89 | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 88 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 84 | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 85 | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 85 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 85 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 85 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 83 | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 82 | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 80 | -2.4% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 80 is above the median for high income countries, which is 64, 1.2× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 80 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 53, 1.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 86.88 | 84 | 89 | 8 |
| 2020s | 83 | 80 | 85 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 5 Luxembourg 81 compare
- 5 Norway 81 compare
- 5 Switzerland 81 compare
- 9 Netherlands 78 compare
- 10 Australia 77 compare
- 10 Iceland 77 compare
- 10 Ireland 77 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Sweden?
- Corruption perceptions index in Sweden was 80 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 89 in 2013.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 80 in 2024.
- How does Sweden rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Sweden ranks 8th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sweden 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.