Trinidad and Tobago: Political corruption

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 Trinidad and Tobago

Political corruption index

 Latest value 0.092
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.147
 Min - Max 0.079 - 0.194
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.092 index points, an increase from 0.079 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.479 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Trinidad and Tobago from 1960 to 2023 is 0.147 index points. The minimum value, 0.079 index points, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 0.194 index points was recorded in 1972. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Trinidad and Tobago - Political corruption - Recent values chart

Historical series
Trinidad and Tobago - 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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