Central African Republic: Political corruption

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 Central African Republic

Political corruption index

 Latest value 0.822
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.828
 Min - Max 0.686 - 0.887
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.822 index points, an increase from 0.806 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.479 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for the Central African Republic from 1960 to 2022 is 0.828 index points. The minimum value, 0.686 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.887 index points was recorded in 2004. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Central African Republic - Political corruption - Recent values chart

Historical series
Central African Republic - 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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