Vietnam: Political corruption

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 Vietnam

Political corruption index

 Latest value 0.481
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.392
 Min - Max 0.188 - 0.541
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.481 index points, an increase from 0.464 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.479 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Vietnam from 1960 to 2023 is 0.392 index points. The minimum value, 0.188 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.541 index points was recorded in 2005. 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
Vietnam - Political corruption - Recent values chart

Historical series
Vietnam - 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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