Corruption Perceptions Index in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Corruption Perceptions Index was 160 rank in 2012. ▲ Rising
Corruption Perceptions Index in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2004–2012
Source: World Bank Institute. Measured in rank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for corruption perceptions index in Democratic Republic of Congo is 160 rank, measured in 2012.
The figure is down 4.8% on the previous year and up 20.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 171 rank in 2008 and was at its lowest, 133 rank, in 2004.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 7th out of 52 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the top quarter.
Corruption Perceptions Index in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 133 rank | — |
| 2005 | 144 rank | +8.3% |
| 2006 | 156 rank | +8.3% |
| 2007 | 150 rank | -3.8% |
| 2008 | 171 rank | +14.0% |
| 2009 | 162 rank | -5.3% |
| 2010 | 164 rank | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 168 rank | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 160 rank | -4.8% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 160 rank is above the median for low income countries, which is 123 rank, 1.3× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 160 rank is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 118 rank, 1.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 152.67 rank | 133 rank | 171 rank | 6 |
| 2010s | 164 rank | 160 rank | 168 rank | 3 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More reference data data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 220.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,924 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 1,764 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 313.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.2179 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied 313.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Enteric 3,057 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Corruption perceptions index in Democratic Republic of Congo was 160 rank in 2012, according to World Bank Institute.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 171 rank in 2008.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 133 rank in 2004.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 7th out of 52 countries with data for 2012.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank Institute, published as part of Corruption Perceptions Index (rank). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This is the ranking from the annual Transparency International corruption perceptions index, which ranks more than 150 countries in terms of perceived levels of corruption, as determined by expert assessments and opinion surveys. For more information on this indicator, please visit http://www.transparency.org/policy_research/surveys_indices/cpi the Transparency International page on the topic.