Equatorial Guinea: Political corruption

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 Equatorial Guinea

Political corruption index

 Latest value 0.865
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.834
 Min - Max 0.589 - 0.966
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.865 index points, an increase from 0.857 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.479 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Equatorial Guinea from 1960 to 2023 is 0.834 index points. The minimum value, 0.589 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.966 index points was recorded in 1973. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Equatorial Guinea - Political corruption - Recent values chart

Historical series
Equatorial Guinea - 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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 Presidential elections 0.00 2023 1 elections, 0 otherwise
 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2023 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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