Equatorial Guinea: Political corruption

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 Equatorial Guinea

Political corruption index

 Latest value 0.838
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.833
 Min - Max 0.582 - 0.965
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.838 index points, a decline from 0.867 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.483 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Equatorial Guinea from 1960 to 2024 is 0.833 index points. The minimum value, 0.582 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.965 index points was recorded in 1970. 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
Equatorial Guinea - Political corruption - Recent values chart

Historical series
Equatorial Guinea - 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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