Burkina Faso: Political corruption

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 Burkina Faso

Political corruption index

 Latest value 0.391
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.482
 Min - Max 0.193 - 0.717
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.391 index points, an increase from 0.387 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.483 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Burkina Faso from 1960 to 2024 is 0.482 index points. The minimum value, 0.193 index points, was reached in 1983 while the maximum of 0.717 index points was recorded in 1990. 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
Burkina Faso - Political corruption - Recent values chart

Historical series
Burkina Faso - Political corruption - historical chart - 1960-2024




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

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