Bolivia: Political corruption

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 Bolivia

Political corruption index

 Latest value 0.603
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.738
 Min - Max 0.574 - 0.871
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.603 index points, a decline from 0.665 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.479 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Bolivia from 1960 to 2023 is 0.738 index points. The minimum value, 0.574 index points, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 0.871 index points was recorded in 1981. 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
Bolivia - Political corruption - Recent values chart

Historical series
Bolivia - 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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