Malaysia: Political corruption

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 Malaysia

Political corruption index

 Latest value 0.386
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.455
 Min - Max 0.247 - 0.618
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.386 index points, a decline from 0.423 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.479 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Malaysia from 1960 to 2022 is 0.455 index points. The minimum value, 0.247 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.618 index points was recorded in 2010. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Malaysia - Political corruption - Recent values chart

Historical series
Malaysia - Political corruption - historical chart - 1960-2022




Definition: Composite index that measures corruption in the executive, legislative, and judicial realms. Higher values mean less corruption.

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