Hong Kong: Political corruption

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 Hong Kong

Political corruption index

 Latest value 0.083
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.099
 Min - Max 0.059 - 0.209
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.083 index points, unchanged from 0.083 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.483 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Hong Kong from 1960 to 2024 is 0.099 index points. The minimum value, 0.059 index points, was reached in 1997 while the maximum of 0.209 index points was recorded in 1960. 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
Hong Kong - Political corruption - Recent values chart

Historical series
Hong Kong - 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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