Freedom from corruption - Country rankings
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Freedom from corruption index (0-100), 2023:
The average for 2023 based on 11 countries was 42 points. The highest value was in Singapore: 91 points and the lowest value was in Cambodia: 15 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
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| Countries | Freedom from corruption, 2023 | Global rank | Available data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 91 | 1 | 1995 - 2024 |
| Brunei | 62 | 2 | 2014 - 2024 |
| Malaysia | 52 | 3 | 1995 - 2024 |
| India | 42 | 4 | 1995 - 2024 |
| Indonesia | 39 | 5 | 1995 - 2024 |
| Thailand | 38 | 6 | 1995 - 2024 |
| Vietnam | 36 | 7 | 1995 - 2024 |
| Philippines | 34 | 8 | 1995 - 2024 |
| Burma | 29 | 9 | 1996 - 2024 |
| Laos | 21 | 10 | 1996 - 2024 |
| Cambodia | 15 | 11 | 1997 - 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.
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