
Yemen: Freedom from corruption
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| Yemen |
Freedom from corruption index (0-100) |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 6 |
| Year | 2026 |
| Measure | points |
| Data availability | 1995 - 2026 |
| Average | 16 |
| Min - Max | 6 - 27 |
| Source | The Heritage Foundation |
The latest value from 2026 is 6 points, unchanged from 6 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 45 points, based on data from 182 countries. Historically, the average for Yemen from 1995 to 2026 is 16 points. The minimum value, 6 points, was reached in 2025 while the maximum of 27 points was recorded in 2007.
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The Freedom from Corruption index for Yemen 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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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property rights | 4 | 2026 | points |
| Freedom from corruption | 6 | 2026 | points |
| Fiscal freedom | 71 | 2026 | points |
| Business freedom | 31 | 2026 | points |
| Labor freedom | 31 | 2026 | points |
| Monetary freedom | 48.10 | 2026 | points |
| Trade freedom | 67 | 2021 | points |
| Investment freedom | 50 | 2020 | points |
| Financial freedom | 30 | 2016 | points |
| Economic freedom, overall index | 54 | 2015 | index points |