Kuwait: Corruption perceptions - Transparency International

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 Kuwait

Corruption Perceptions Index, 100 = no corruption

 Latest value 46
 Year 2023
 Measure points
 Data availability 2003 - 2023
 Average 44
 Min - Max 39 - 53
 Source Transparency International
The latest value from 2023 is 46 points, an increase from 42 points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 43 points, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Kuwait from 2003 to 2023 is 44 points. The minimum value, 39 points, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 53 points was recorded in 2003. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Kuwait - Corruption perceptions - Transparency International - historical chart - 2003-2023




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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 Competitiveness 65.10 2019 points
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 Informal economy, MIMIC method 21.80 2020 percent
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