New Zealand: Political corruption

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 New Zealand

Political corruption index

 Latest value 0.011
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.009
 Min - Max 0.008 - 0.011
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.011 index points, an increase from 0.008 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.483 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for New Zealand from 1960 to 2024 is 0.009 index points. The minimum value, 0.008 index points, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 0.011 index points was recorded in 2024. 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
New Zealand - Political corruption - Recent values chart

Historical series
New Zealand - 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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