Corruption Perceptions Index in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Corruption Perceptions Index was 71 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Corruption Perceptions Index in United Kingdom, 2012–2024
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for corruption perceptions index in United Kingdom is 71, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 13 years on record.
The figure is down 9.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in United Kingdom peaked at 82 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 71, in 2023.
That places United Kingdom 20th out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 13 years of available data.
Corruption Perceptions Index in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 74 | — |
| 2013 | 76 | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 78 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 81 | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 81 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 82 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 80 | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 77 | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 77 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 78 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 73 | -6.4% |
| 2023 | 71 | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 71 | +0.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 71 is above the median for high income countries, which is 64, 1.1× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 71 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 53, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 78.62 | 74 | 82 | 8 |
| 2020s | 74 | 71 | 78 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in United Kingdom?
- Corruption perceptions index in United Kingdom was 71 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 82 in 2017.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 71 in 2023.
- How does United Kingdom rank for corruption perceptions index?
- United Kingdom ranks 20th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.