Corruption Perceptions Index in Tunisia
Tunisia: Corruption Perceptions Index was 39 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Corruption Perceptions Index in Tunisia, 2012–2024
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for corruption perceptions index in Tunisia is 39, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% on the previous year and down 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Tunisia peaked at 44 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 38, in 2015.
That places Tunisia 91st out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Corruption Perceptions Index in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 41 | — |
| 2013 | 41 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 40 | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 38 | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 41 | +7.9% |
| 2017 | 42 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 43 | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 43 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 44 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 44 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 40 | -9.1% |
| 2023 | 40 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 39 | -2.5% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 39 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 31, 1.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 39 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 35.5, 1.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 41.12 | 38 | 43 | 8 |
| 2020s | 41.4 | 39 | 44 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More social development data for Tunisia
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 2,386 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 3,711 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 6 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0003 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 3,711 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0002 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Tunisia?
- Corruption perceptions index in Tunisia was 39 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 44 in 2020.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 38 in 2015.
- How does Tunisia rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Tunisia ranks 91st out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.