Austria: Political corruption

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 Austria

Political corruption index

 Latest value 0.143
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.083
 Min - Max 0.059 - 0.143
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.143 index points, an increase from 0.114 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.479 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Austria from 1960 to 2022 is 0.083 index points. The minimum value, 0.059 index points, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 0.143 index points was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Austria - Political corruption - Recent values chart

Historical series
Austria - Political corruption - historical chart - 1960-2022




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

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