South Korea: Corruption perceptions - Transparency International

South Korea: Corruption Perceptions Index, 100 = no corruption

, 2001 - 2020: For that indicator, we provide data for South Korea from 2001 to 2020. The average value for South Korea during that period was 52 points with a minimum of 42 points in 2001 and a maximum of 61 points in 2020. The latest value from 2020 is 61 points. For comparison, the world average in 2020 based on 177 countries is 44 points. See the global rankings 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.