Iran: Corruption perceptions - Transparency International
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| Iran |
Corruption Perceptions Index, 100 = no corruption |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 23 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Measure | points |
| Data availability | 2004 - 2024 |
| Average | 26 |
| Min - Max | 18 - 30 |
| Source | Transparency International |
The latest value from 2024 is 23 points, a decline from 24 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 43 points, based on data from 177 countries. Historically, the average for Iran from 2004 to 2024 is 26 points. The minimum value, 18 points, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 30 points was recorded in 2017.
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Definition: The Corruption Perceptions Index is an indicator of perceptions of public sector corruption, i.e. administrative and political corruption. The indicator values are determined by using information from surveys and assessments of corruption, collected by a variety of reputable institutions.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of law | -1.06 | 2023 | points |
| Government effectiveness | -1.02 | 2023 | points |
| Control of corruption | -1.23 | 2023 | points |
| Regulatory quality | -1.69 | 2023 | points |
| Voice and accountability | -1.45 | 2023 | points |
| Political stability | -1.69 | 2023 | points |
| Corruption perceptions - Transparency International | 23 | 2024 | points |
| Political rights | 7 | 2024 | points |
| Civil liberties | 7 | 2024 | points |
| Competitiveness | 53.00 | 2019 | points |
| Cost of starting a business | 1.10 | 2019 | percent of per capita GNI |
| Shadow economy | 18.38 | 2015 | percent |
| Informal economy, MIMIC method | 18.10 | 2020 | percent |
| Informal economy, DGE method | 16.20 | 2020 | percent |