Sierra Leone: Corruption perceptions - Transparency International

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 Sierra Leone

Corruption Perceptions Index, 100 = no corruption

 Latest value 35
 Year 2023
 Measure points
 Data availability 2003 - 2023
 Average 28
 Min - Max 19 - 35
 Source Transparency International
The latest value from 2023 is 35 points, an increase from 34 points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 43 points, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Sierra Leone from 2003 to 2023 is 28 points. The minimum value, 19 points, was reached in 2008 while the maximum of 35 points was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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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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