Spain: Political corruption

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 Spain

Political corruption index

 Latest value 0.073
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.156
 Min - Max 0.034 - 0.480
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.073 index points, an increase from 0.052 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.479 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Spain from 1960 to 2023 is 0.156 index points. The minimum value, 0.034 index points, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 0.48 index points was recorded in 1960. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Spain - Political corruption - Recent values chart

Historical series
Spain - Political corruption - historical chart - 1960-2023




Definition: Composite index that measures corruption in the executive, legislative, and judicial realms. Higher values mean less corruption.

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