Barbados: Freedom from corruption

The latest value from 2024 is 68 points, unchanged from 68 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 44 points, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for Barbados from 1996 to 2024 is 64 points. The minimum value, 30 points, was reached in 1996 while the maximum of 78 points was recorded in 2012. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The Freedom from Corruption index for Barbados from the Heritage Foundation uses mostly the data from Transparency International, an NGO that tracks corruption perceptions around the world.

Definition: The score for the Freedom of corruption index is derived primarily from Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index. For countries that are not covered in the CPI the freedom from corruption score is determined by using information from internationally recognized and reliable sources. Higher index values denote lower level of corruption.