Hong Kong: Freedom from corruption

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 Hong Kong

Freedom from corruption index (0-100)

 Latest value 85
 Year 2020
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2020
 Average 80
 Min - Max 70 - 90
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2020 is 85 points, an increase from 84 points in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 44 points, based on data from 182 countries. Historically, the average for Hong Kong from 1995 to 2020 is 80 points. The minimum value, 70 points, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 90 points was recorded in 1995. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Hong Kong - Freedom from corruption - Recent values chart

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Hong Kong - Freedom from corruption - historical chart - 1995-2020




The Freedom from Corruption index for Hong Kong from the Heritage Foundation uses mostly the data from Transparency International, an NGO that tracks corruption perceptions around the world.
Definition: The score for the Freedom of corruption index is derived primarily from Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index. For countries that are not covered in the CPI the freedom from corruption score is determined by using information from internationally recognized and reliable sources. Higher index values denote lower level of corruption.

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