North Korea: Freedom from corruption

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 North Korea

Freedom from corruption index (0-100)

 Latest value 4
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2024
 Average 10
 Min - Max 2 - 25
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 4 points, an increase from 2 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 44 points, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for North Korea from 1995 to 2024 is 10 points. The minimum value, 2 points, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 25 points was recorded in 2018. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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North Korea - Freedom from corruption - Recent values chart

Historical series
North Korea - Freedom from corruption - historical chart - 1995-2024




The Freedom from Corruption index for North Korea from the Heritage Foundation uses mostly the data from Transparency International, an NGO that tracks corruption perceptions around the world.
Definition: The score for the Freedom of corruption index is derived primarily from Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index. For countries that are not covered in the CPI the freedom from corruption score is determined by using information from internationally recognized and reliable sources. Higher index values denote lower level of corruption.

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