* indicates monthly or quarterly data series

Freedom from corruption index (0-100), 2024:

The average for 2024 based on 10 countries was 56 points. The highest value was in New Zealand: 96 points and the lowest value was in Papua New Guinea: 29 points. The indicator is available from 1995 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Measure: points; Source: The Heritage Foundation
Select indicator
* indicates monthly or quarterly data series


Countries Freedom from corruption, 2024 Global rank Available data
New Zealand 96 1 1996 - 2024
Australia 85 2 1995 - 2024
Micronesia 57 3 2009 - 2024
Samoa 56 4 1996 - 2024
Fiji 53 5 1995 - 2024
Kiribati 49 6 2009 - 2024
Vanuatu 48 7 2009 - 2024
Tonga 45 8 2009 - 2024
Solomon Isl. 42 9 2009 - 2024
Papua N.G. 29 10 1996 - 2024



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.

Selected articles from our guide:

The unholy trinity of international finance

Most commonly used measures of corruption

All articles

This site uses cookies.
Learn more here


OK