United Arab Emirates: Political corruption

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 United Arab Emirates

Political corruption index

 Latest value 0.114
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1971 - 2022
 Average 0.166
 Min - Max 0.108 - 0.255
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.114 index points, an increase from 0.108 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.479 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for the United Arab Emirates from 1971 to 2022 is 0.166 index points. The minimum value, 0.108 index points, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 0.255 index points was recorded in 1978. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
United Arab Emirates - Political corruption - Recent values chart

Historical series
United Arab Emirates - Political corruption - historical chart - 1971-2022




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

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