Iran: Corruption perceptions - Transparency International

The latest value from 2025 is 23 points, unchanged from 23 points in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 43 points, based on data from 179 countries. Historically, the average for Iran from 2004 to 2025 is 26 points. The minimum value, 18 points, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 30 points was recorded in 2017. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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.