United Kingdom: Freedom from corruption

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 United Kingdom

Freedom from corruption index (0-100)

 Latest value 84
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2024
 Average 84
 Min - Max 76 - 90
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 84 points, a decline from 86 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 44 points, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for the United Kingdom from 1995 to 2024 is 84 points. The minimum value, 76 points, was reached in 2012 while the maximum of 90 points was recorded in 1995. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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United Kingdom - Freedom from corruption - Recent values chart

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United Kingdom - Freedom from corruption - historical chart - 1995-2024




The Freedom from Corruption index for the United Kingdom from the Heritage Foundation uses mostly the data from Transparency International, an NGO that tracks corruption perceptions around the world.
Definition: The score for the Freedom of corruption index is derived primarily from Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index. For countries that are not covered in the CPI the freedom from corruption score is determined by using information from internationally recognized and reliable sources. Higher index values denote lower level of corruption.

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