Bosnia and Herzegovina: Political corruption

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 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Political corruption index

 Latest value 0.732
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1992 - 2023
 Average 0.684
 Min - Max 0.587 - 0.754
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.732 index points, a decline from 0.754 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.479 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1992 to 2023 is 0.684 index points. The minimum value, 0.587 index points, was reached in 1992 while the maximum of 0.754 index points was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Bosnia and Herzegovina - Political corruption - Recent values chart

Historical series
Bosnia and Herzegovina - Political corruption - historical chart - 1992-2023




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

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