Algeria: Political corruption

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 Algeria

Political corruption index

 Latest value 0.670
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.532
 Min - Max 0.243 - 0.693
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.67 index points, a decline from 0.672 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.479 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Algeria from 1960 to 2023 is 0.532 index points. The minimum value, 0.243 index points, was reached in 1965 while the maximum of 0.693 index points was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Algeria - Political corruption - Recent values chart

Historical series
Algeria - Political corruption - historical chart - 1960-2023




Definition: Composite index that measures corruption in the executive, legislative, and judicial realms. Higher values mean less corruption.

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