New Zealand: Corruption perceptions - Transparency International

The latest value from 2025 is 81 points, a decline from 83 points in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 43 points, based on data from 179 countries. Historically, the average for New Zealand from 2001 to 2025 is 91 points. The minimum value, 81 points, was reached in 2025 while the maximum of 96 points was recorded in 2004. 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.